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Early Years Practitioner - Join a nurturing environment where every moment matters Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Location: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Salary: £29,500 per annum plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm Contract: Permanent 52 weeks Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays Akeley Wood Junior School is a warm, vibrant and caring community set within stunning rural surroundings near Buckingham. Our Nursery provides a joyful, stimulating and secure space where children aged 12 months to 4 years can explore, play and learn with confidence. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Years team. We are also open to applications from apprentices, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin-or further develop-a rewarding career in early childhood education. The Role As an Early Years Practitioner, you will: Provide high quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in our Nursery. Support the planning and delivery of creative, age appropriate activities tailored to individual needs. Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring clear and positive communication. Act as a Key Worker, observing and documenting each child's progress with care and accuracy. Model a calm, nurturing approach and promote positive behaviour. Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment with consistently high standards of care and hygiene. Support daily routines including mealtimes, rest, play and transitions. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and supportive setting. Our Nursery operates for 51 weeks of the year, with shift patterns of 8.00am-5.00pm or 9.00am-6.00pm on a weekly rota. About You We're looking for someone who brings: A Level 3 childcare qualification (or above). Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting. A warm, empathetic and energetic approach to working with young children. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents. An understanding of safeguarding, child development and safe working practices. Flexibility, resilience and a genuine passion for helping children flourish. Experience supporting children with SEND or additional qualifications such as First Aid would be an advantage. Why Join Akeley Wood Junior School? You'll join a dedicated, friendly and supportive Early Years team who share a deep commitment to nurturing young children and helping them grow into confident, curious learners. You will enjoy: A caring, highly supportive working environment A beautiful, nature rich setting to enhance learning Opportunities for professional development and career progression A team culture built on collaboration, creativity and kindness Travel Allowance - £1,000.00 per annum payable after probation Safeguarding Commitment Akeley Wood School and Blenheim Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and complete relevant training. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media checks. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Welcome bonus paid in full after one month, Terms and Conditions apply

Role Profile: Teacher of Science - Biology Specialist Location: Huddersfield Grammar School - Yorkshire Contract: Permanent- Full-Time (37.5 Hours per Week) Salary: Up to £43,635 (subject to a September pay review) depending on experience Start Date: September 2026 UK Applicants Only - No Sponsorship Available About the School - Huddersfield Grammar We are a highly successful independent school in Yorkshire, providing a future-facing curriculum for the next generation of leaders. Our academic results are exceptional, with a focus on pupil wellbeing and character development at the heart of all we do. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide children from ages 3-16 a caring, supportive environment in which to learn. Children are inspired from the very beginning of their educational journey in Nursery and Reception, and this continues right through the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior School. Huddersfield Grammar School offers academic stretch and an enviable co-curricular programme. We are renowned for our rich vein of kindness and inclusivity. We encourage our pupils to work hard, aspire to high academic standards and we delight in watching them become fully-rounded members of the school and community. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Biology Specialist Teacher to join our fantastic team. About the role In this role, you will play a central part in delivering high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment within the Science Department, with a focus on Biology. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with departmental schemes of learning, ensuring that pupil progress, motivation and achievement remain at the heart of your practice. You will set ambitious targets, provide clear and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records to support effective monitoring of attainment. Collaboration will be an important aspect of your work, as you liaise with colleagues to plan and develop the curriculum. You will engage and inspire pupils, build a strong profile for your subject both inside and outside the department, and contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities. You will also take on responsibilities relating to pastoral care, including acting as a Form Tutor. In this capacity, you will support pupils' academic and social development, be a key point of contact for parents, and promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and wellbeing. Safeguarding is central to the role. You will uphold all safeguarding policies and procedures, demonstrate a commitment to pupil and colleague wellbeing, and ensure that concerns are reported appropriately. You will also participate in ongoing safeguarding and professional development training. Throughout your work, you will model high standards of professionalism, work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, and contribute actively to the school's improvement priorities. Who We Are Looking For Biology specialist with the ability to teach up to GCSE level (QTS required) Strong communicator, confident working with pupils, parents and colleagues Creative thinker with initiative and a commitment to the school's ethos Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied timetable Team focused with evidence of effective collaboration Able to engage with and interpret school data Professional, reliable, and maintaining high standards in all aspects of work Strong understanding of pastoral care and willingness to be a Form Tutor Active contributor to extracurricular activities Flexible, adaptable and able to respond to changing demands Trusted to maintain confidentiality and project a professional image Committed to training, ongoing development, and supporting colleagues through shared learning Desirable: Evidence of ongoing CPD and further study Strong administrative skills Up to date knowledge of curriculum developments Reflective practitioner committed to continual improvement Blenheim Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.