Childcare Worker at St Ives Primary and Nursery School

The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a full time member of staff with immediate effect to join our early years team and work in our nursery. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible individual who is committed to working with our school aims and aspirations. The ideal candidate will hold at least a level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years and have some experience of working in childcare or education. An Early Years degree is advantageous.

The successful candidate must be able to use their initiative, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and liaise in a professional manner with colleagues, children, parents and other professionals. A sound and up to date knowledge of the EYFS, planning and assessment is essential. 

Ideally we are looking for someone who is able to work for 31.25 hours per week, term time only – with the flexibility to cover additional hours as needed. However, we can be flexible with the hours per week for the right candidate. Some of the contracted hours will be through our extended school services, working with children from Nursery to Year Six.

St Ives Primary and Nursery School can offer you:

• the chance to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location


• the opportunity to work with committed experienced colleagues

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office on 01425 475478 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further. Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in the recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.stivesprimary.com.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought prior to the interview. Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees – thank you.

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is an extremely happy school, providing a caring environment in which each individual is truly valued. A dedicated, well-qualified teaching staff provides an excellent education, whilst a wealth of extra curricular opportunities helps children to develop their talents to the full. At St Ives, high expectations underpin all that is undertaken. Forward looking in our approach, we are committed to preparing young people for an ever-changing world.

We want our children to feel cared for and valued and, in turn, to care for and value others. We want all the children here to feel really good about themselves because we know that happy, confident children will both do the best they can, and be the best they can.

The beautiful location and excellent facilities play their part too, but it is the quality of relationships throughout the school that creates such a welcoming environment, for children and parents alike.

The staff and children promote these values through our school moto:

Inspiring bright futures and minds.

Respect, Teamwork, Manners, Resilience, Happiness, Unique, Independence, Aspiration