Job Description
Early Years Practitioner – Unqualified - Full-Time
St. Francis’ College, Letchworth
Join St. Francis’ College Nursery in Letchworth as an Early Years Practitioner.
Salary: £25255.20 - 26957.70 per annum for unqualified applicants
Hours: 40 hours/week | Permanent | Year-Round
Join our outstanding Early Years team at St. Francis’ College, part of the Inspire Learning Group. Help shape young minds in a warm, creative, and inclusive environment that blends traditional values with a modern approach to early learning.
Your Role
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning activities
• Support children aged 3 months – 5 years in a safe, nurturing space
• Encourage early development in literacy, numeracy, and social skills
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues
• Foster curiosity, confidence, and creativity every day
What You’ll Need
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
• Understanding of the EYFS, Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organisational skills
• A caring, positive, and proactive approach
We Offer
• Childcare discounts & generous annual leave
• Pension scheme & health support (Doctor Line, EAP)
• £750 refer-a-friend bonus
• Exclusive Westfield Rewards discounts
• Supportive, friendly team culture
If you’re ready to make a difference in a nurturing nursery where children —and staff — truly thrive, apply today!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
To apply please follow this link and complete our school’s online application form.
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001217
For more information, please contact Danni Joyce – danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
Safeguarding
St Francis’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).