Nursery Practitioner - Salcombe Primary School
- South Hams
- Multiple Terms
- £25,185 FTE (£15,974.26 actual) SCP 4
About this role
The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools, is seeking to recruit a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at Salcombe Primary School.
This role is for 28 hours per week, term time only, until 31 August 2027 initially.
We are looking for a warm and caring individual to support our thriving nursery provision.
The role will require you to:
- Hold a level 3 childcare qualification
- Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the setting.
- Work as part of a team, alongside the Nursery Lead, in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
- Build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met.
In return we offer:
- the opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust
- employee assistance programme
- cycle to work scheme
- contributory pension through Local Government Pension
Should you require more information about the position, please contact the School Administrator on office@salcombe-primary.devon.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school’s website.
Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
About First Federation
Our trust started life as a small group of schools in South Devon and our founding schools have been working together since 2006. We have a wonderfully diverse family of 29 primary schools which range from two-class village schools to much larger, urban primaries, which benefit greatly from working collaboratively, sharing collective experience, and providing support and inspiration to one another.
We are driven by our values and committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools. Our vision is that every individual will aspire, flourish and achieve within the heart of their community.
We offer staff the chance to expand on their skills and knowledge, and progress within the organisation. From our partnership with SWIFT Training, which offers Initial Teacher Training with Primary Teacher Training Courses and PGCE, face-to-face training and work experience opportunities, to promoting outstanding career development through our professional development pathways, we support our colleagues at every step of their career.
To find out more visit the website, follow us on X or LinkedIn or get in touch by email or telephone (01626) 244920.
Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
How to apply
Please apply online by visiting the First Federation website: First Federation Vacancies
Applications from agencies will not be accepted.
Interview Date: W/c 21st September 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationSouth Hams
- Work Postcode
TQ8 8AG
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcareEducation Support
- Salary Details
£25,185 FTE (£15,974.26 actual) SCP 4
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
28 hours per week. 38 weeks per annum. Fixed term to 31st August 2027
- Closing Date
13/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes