Early Years Practitioner

1 week ago

Stowmarket IP, United Kingdom Grace Cook Primary School Full time £25,185 - £25,989 per year
  • Address: Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GB
  • Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata
  • Hours: Full Time. 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 7927

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery offers a unique learning environment for everyone. Full of vitality and exciting opportunities, we pride ourselves on our ability to innovate and lead.

We currently have a vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner (EYFS).

Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? This Could Be It

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery School, based in Stowmarket, opened its doors in September 2022 and we are growing fast As we continue to build on our early success, we are looking to welcome talented and dedicated new members to our early years team.

We are proud of our positive, supportive working environment, where every staff member is encouraged to reach their full potential. At Grace Cook, we value ambition, collaboration, and a genuine passion for working with young children. In return, we offer continuous professional development and opportunities to grow your career within a vibrant and forward-thinking school community.

We are looking for a motivated, inspiring, and hardworking early years practitioner to join our nursery team. You will need to bring creativity, and a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum. A Level 3 qualification (or higher) is desirable.

This role will involve working in one of our nursery rooms, either with our 2-year-olds or our 3 to 4-year-olds and you will play a key role in supporting both our new and existing children during this exciting time of growth.

If you are passionate about early education and ready to make a difference in a nurturing, ambitious setting, we'd love to hear from you

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something special. Apply now and help shape the future at Grace Cook. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information

Please read theJob Description (pdf)and Equal Opportunities Form (Word)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling or emailing:

To find out more, please visit our website (Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to:

Closing date: 21 October 2025.

Interview date: 24 October 2025.

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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