Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Lady Barn House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references, an online search in accordance with KCSIE, checks with previous employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Children’s Barred List where applicable.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will therefore be required to disclose relevant convictions, cautions and other information in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and current DBS filtering rules.

Lady Barn House School is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Lady Barn House School is a thriving independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. There are currently around 440 pupils on roll. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care. There is a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each pupil’s confidence and abilities. The school aims to ensure that each child is happy, challenged and empowered to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities on offer at Lady Barn House School; leaving them equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a successful transition to Senior School.

The School has its own site on Schools Hill, Cheadle, enjoying its own superior facilities, including specialist classrooms, a fully equipped Early Years department with exceptional indoor and outdoor facilities, a separate performing arts building, an extensive Woodlands School area, indoor gymnasium and two large floodlit astro-turfs.

Lady Barn House School continues to grow and develop its Early Years provision, with the introduction of a new 2+ Nursery. This exciting development will extend the Lady Barn experience to younger children, providing a warm, nurturing and stimulating start to their educational journey. The new provision will build on the strengths of our existing Early Years setting and will reflect the same high standards, values and ethos that sit at the heart of the School.

DETAILS OF THE POST

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and committed Nursery Practitioners to join our Nursery team, working with children aged 2-3.

This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who understand the importance of these formative early years and who are passionate about creating a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment in which young children can flourish.

Working as part of the Nursery team, the successful candidates will support children's learning and development through high-quality play experiences, sensitive interactions and excellent pastoral care. Practitioners will act as Key Persons and develop close, professional partnerships with children and their families.

The role would suit someone who is warm, patient and energetic, enjoys working with very young children and is happy to turn their hand to the wide variety of practical tasks involved in providing excellent Nursery care.

The successful applicant must have an excellent rapport with young children, be committed to the highest standards of educational provision and pastoral care and be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of Lady Barn House School.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The successful candidate will be required to work part-time, all year round, in one of four available roles.

• 1 x 31.25 hours per week – core working hours of 12noon to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday
• 2 x 30 hours per week – core working hours of 7.30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday
• 1 x 21.25 hours per week – core working hours of 2pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday

Some flexibility may be required during periods of cover. The posts are permanent from December 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Lady Barn House School operates its own salary scale. This role is LBHS Salary Scale 13 to 16, £26,670 to £28,122 (full-time equivalent), pro rata for part-time.

All colleagues are entitled to a free school lunch in the dining room during term time.  All permanent colleagues receive a generous discount on the fees for any of their children who attend the school, subject to availability of spaces.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should be received by 12noon on Friday 30 October 2026 via a completed application online application form.  To access the School's online application form, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser. Applications received via Indeed will not be accepted.

https: //recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/ladybarnhouseschool

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

For candidates shortlisted for interview, references will be requested and an online search will be carried out in accordance with KCSIE (2026). Candidates will be notified before their referees are contacted.

All appointments will be conditional, subject to all satisfactory pre-appointment checks being completed.

Pay: £26,670.00-£28,122.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person