Nursery Practitioner

• Orford C of E Primary School
• Address: School Lane, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2LU
• Salary: £24,796 pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
• Hours: Part time, 17 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, afternoons only, 12.15 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday)
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5233

Orford C of E Primary School are seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner with experience working with children under 5 to join our team at our small nursery based at Orford Primary School. Our nursery attracts children from surrounding villages and further afield. We are delighted that during the summer, our EYFS outdoor area will be completely refurbished, making this an exciting opportunity to develop our provision.

We need someone who can:

• build warm, trusting relationships with very young children
• create a safe, calm and nurturing environment
• support children’s emotional development, independence and early routines.

A practitioner who believes:

• every child can reach their full potential
• in developing a curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• in curiosity about the world
• an inclusive approach that recognises the potential of children with SEND, EAL or disadvantaged backgrounds
• a practitioner who can create stimulating, inclusive learning experiences.

We want someone who can:

• set up engaging continuous provision
• support high‑ quality play and exploration
• model language, communication and positive interactions
• help children explore, investigate and problem‑ solve
• work independently.

What Orford Church of England Primary School offers

• A nurturing environment where staff collaborate and feel valued
• A Warm, Caring, and Supportive Team
• A strong sense of community and shared purpose
• A commitment to high-quality early education
• A vision that celebrates curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
• Professional Growth Through the Tilian Partnership MAT
• Supportive leadership that invests in staff

For more information

Please read the Job Description (word) and Person Specification (word)andApplication Guidance (word)or alternatively, please visit our website.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email: admin@orfordcvap,orgAlternatively paper applications can be posted to: Orford C of E Primary School, School Lane, Orford, Suffolk IP12 2LU

Closing date: 12 pm, 10 July 2026.

Interview date: 13 July 2026.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children

If you accept a post at one of our schools, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

Important documents to read

Safeguarding Policy

Child Protection Procedure (included in appendix 2 of Safeguarding Policy)

Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff

Staff Induction Policy