Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Bayside Academy, POOLE, South West
£25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
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About the job
Bayside View Nursery are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to organise and prioritise and be passionate about expanding their knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum. The ideal candidate needs to be packed with enthusiasm, a good team player and above all, absolutely love working with children.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our nursery team, as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, in delivering an efficient and effective service to the children and parents in our community. The successful candidate will be hard-working, well-organised and committed to working as part of a team. We provide high-quality training in our outstanding nursery with a well-supported, experienced team. You will be responsible for supporting the efficient and effective Nursery Provision within Authentic Education, supporting the families within our community
What We have to Offer:
A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
Strong potential for career progression.
A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
AE Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jemma Whitaker at (email address on the original advert)
Authentic Education (aE) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. aE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities
Early applications are encouraged. We will assess applications and hold interviews on an ongoing basis during the recruitment period. As a result, this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore recommend submitting your application at the earliest opportunity.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Authentic Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search
About Bayside Academy
- Type of school
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 180 (room for 270)
- Free school meals
- 51.7% of pupils
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Address
- Turlin Road, POOLE, BH16 5AH
- Website
- Bayside Academy website
Ofsted report card, inspected 24 March 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Needs attention
- Achievement
- Needs attention
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
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