Chulmleigh Primary School

Permanent  

Foundation Stage Practitioner

13 hours per week x 38 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.92 - £14.14 per hour - depending on experience

November 2026

To support increased nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team at Chulmleigh Primary School.

The successful candidate will work with the teacher and senior staff to ensure a creative learning environment within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The role will involve high-quality practice through a range of interesting and stimulating activities and supervision of individuals and groups of children in the nursery or foundation stage unit.

We are delighted to offer this permanent appointment. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to cover from November.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Hold suitable Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and positivity
• The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils

The working pattern will be two days per week, to include Tuesday, from 08.30 am – 3:30 pm - allowing for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. However, due to the popularity of the provision, the ideal candidate will have flexibility to work additional hours on a casual basis when required.

The role is term time only (38 weeks per year). 

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age. Employees of Chulmleigh Academy Trust also benefit from a comprehensive well-being service.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

The candidate pack (including job description) can be accessed using the link provided – Candidate Pack.

The application form can be found in the attachment section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Monday 19^th October 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing Date: 10 am Monday, 19^th October 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 2^nd November 2026