Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Well look no further! We have two opportunities to come and join our team!

Local Government Scale 5 (pts 10 - 13)

37 Hours, 39 weeks (term time plus INSETS) Monday to Friday 8.15am-4.15pm (less 45mins for lunch) to include one weekly staff meeting. Please note that these roles are initially fixed term until 31 August 2027 with a possibility that the positions may be extended after this date.Summer or Autumn term contract start dates will be considered for these positions.

Actual starting salary (point 10) £23,742

Are you passionate about Early Years Education and making a difference in the lives of the children and the families you work with? Then come and join Team Tanglewood!

We are looking for proactive and inspiring Early Years practitioners who are capable of using their initiative as well as working as part of a team to provide the best outcomes for all children.

At Tanglewood Nursery School the children, the staff and our families are at the heart of everything we do. You must be able to laugh and play like you mean it! You must be willing to jump in muddy puddles and go outside come rain or shine.

Our team is skilful in finding opportunities to extend ideas, provide challenge and encourage curiosity. Creativity and independence is encouraged through our well-resourced environment. Relationships with the children and families are key and we want to make every child feel welcome and special.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with a fun, friendly and supportive team working together to achieve the best outcomes for all our families and children. You will be given excellent opportunities for professional development within the school and dedicated PPA time and there is cake too!

We encourage any prospective candidates to come and visit us to find out more about the role, view our amazing facilities and experience the warmth of our school community.

Level 3/NNEB qualification essential.

Closing Date Sunday 12 April 2026

Interviews: ASAP
Start date:Summer/Autumn term start dates will be considered for these roles

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references

Information about the School

Tanglewood Nursery School is a well resourced maintained nursery school with an outstanding play area and forest garden for children aged 3-4. There are three classrooms and we have highly qualified teachers, nursery nurses and support staff. The school also has a speech and language centre.
Little Tanglewood has a purpose built building for children aged 2-3.

Tanglewood has a long tradition of child centred education where learning through play forms the basis for our children to become active and independent learners. We aim always to provide a happy, calm and secure environment where children can explore, investigate, reflect and try things out with confidence.