Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner at St Luke's C.E. Primary School

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• Job Reference EDV/2026/SLCPS/45042


• Location Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7EG


• Contract Type Permanent


• Contract Term Full-Time


• Salary £20,657.00 - £20,981.00 Annually (Actual) / £26,656 - £27,074 p.a. FTE


• Hours Per Week 33.75


• Weeks Per Year Term time only


• Closing Date 3:00pm, Mon 13th Jul, 2026


• Start Date 1st September 2026


• Positions Available 1


• Interview Date(s) w/c 13th July 2026

About this Role

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Hours: 33.75 hours per week. Monday to Friday, term time only; 8.30am - 3.45pm with a 30 minute lunch break

Salary: Scale 2 (pt 3 - 4) £20,657 - £20,981 p.a. pro rata (based on term time only hours); (£26,656 - £27,074 p.a. FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Starting 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date

St Luke's is a happy, child-centred school looking for a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our committed and nurturing nursery team.

At St. Luke's, we embrace the ethos of 'Life in All Its Fullness', fostering a calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment where every child, regardless of background or needs can thrive.

Our dedicated team is passionate about developing the whole child, guided by our core values Cherish, Challenge, Aspire and Acheive, ensuring both academic success and pastoral wellbeing.

The position is for 33.75 hours per week, term-time only.

Our successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and strive for high aspirations for children's learning and behaviour, consistently placing children at the heart of everything they do. Endless patience and a ready smile are an advantage! You should be someone with flexibility, a positive outlook, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will also be supportive of the values of our church school and committed to our vision and ethos, ensuring everyone can become the best they can be.

Join Our Community

If you believe this is the right environment for you to thrive, grow, and contribute, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Come and experience our outstanding learning environment and vibrant community firsthand.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact recruitment@st-lukesprimary.com or call .

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th July, 3pm

Interviews: Interviews will be held w/c 13th July 2026

St Luke's Church of England School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Related Documents

1. 08.08.2026 Level 3 Early Years...pdf


2. St. Lukes's Level 3 Early Year...pdf

Contact Details

Charlotte Watson

recruitment@st-lukesprimary.com

St Luke's C.E. Primary School

Cookham Road, Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 7EG

office@st-lukesprimary.com

http://www.st-lukesprimary.com/

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Our successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and strive for high aspirations for children's learning and behaviour, consistently placing children at the heart of everything they do. Endless patience and a ready smile are an advantage! You should be someone with flexibility, a positive outlook, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will also be supportive of the values of our church school and committed to our vision and ethos, ensuring everyone can become the best they can be.

St Luke's Church of England School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Hours: 33.75 hours per week. Monday to Friday, term time only; 8.30am - 3.45pm with a 30 minute lunch break

Salary: Scale 2 (pt 3 - 4) £20,657 - £20,981 p.a. pro rata (based on term time only hours); (£26,656 - £27,074 p.a. FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Starting 1^st September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date

St Luke's is a happy, child-centred school looking for a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our committed and nurturing nursery team.

At St. Luke's, we embrace the ethos of 'Life in All Its Fullness', fostering a calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment where every child, regardless of background or needs can thrive.

Our dedicated team is passionate about developing the whole child, guided by our core values Cherish, Challenge, Aspire and Acheive, ensuring both academic success and pastoral wellbeing.

The position is for 33.75 hours per week, term-time only.