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    Early Years Practitioner Vacancy – Full details HERE 

    We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our experienced pre-school team.

    Our pre-school is part of a school community that believes in learning and achieving together. We empower all children to embrace learning, achieve their personal best, and develop strong emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. This role would be particularly desirable for candidates who would like to enjoy the benefits of term-time only working, supporting a positive work–life balance.

    As a valued member of our close-knit team, you will:

    • Support children’s learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences
    • Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel ready to learn and develop.
    • Celebrate each child as an individual, valuing diversity and inclusion
    • Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
    • Support children to develop confidence, resilience, and independence
    • Encourage children to persevere, grow, and learn together

    We are looking for a colleague who will:

    • Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification
    • Be kind, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
    • Share our commitment to helping children feel safe, respected, and included
    • Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
    • Be committed to continuous learning and professional development

    We offer:

    • A vibrant preschool setting within a supportive school community
    • Access to high-quality professional learning opportunities
    • A friendly, close-knit team who value collaboration
    • A positive working environment where staff wellbeing matters
    • The opportunity to help equip children with the skills, attitudes, and confidence they need to thrive
    • The added benefit of term-time only working, supporting a healthy work–life balance

    Full details of the post are available HERE:
     

     

     

     

     

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    We welcome applications from people who are keen to make a difference and add that little extra.  
    Always seeking to innovate and improve our practices, this is an exciting time to join Dunalley as we continue to develop our school, nursery and pre-school. 

    Our school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We regularly review our policies on Child Protection and on Security, our child protection and safeguarding policy is available via the link below.

    Applicants for all posts should include a declaration of any criminal conviction in their application, please review our policy on employment of ex-offenders available via the link below.

    Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration about any criminal records and share any information that may make them unsuitable for employment. 
    Successful candidates will undertake a full criminal record check via the DBS process.

    What is it like to work at Dunalley
    Find out what our current staff say about being part of the Dunalley Team in our Recruitment pack below.