Nursery Practitioner Required – Ark Dickens Primary Academy Nursery
Location: Portsmouth
The Supply Register (on behalf of Ark Dickens Primary Academy Nursery)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy Nursery.
The Supply Register is proudly working in partnership with Ark Dickens to recruit a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support the learning and development of our youngest children during their vital early years.
Our ideal candidate will:
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Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an early years or nursery setting
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Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential- if you have any experience working in a nursery setting, please apply!
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Have experience supporting children with a range of learning, physical, and social needs
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Be a caring and enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Have high expectations for children’s behaviour, development, and well-being
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Contribute to a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, happy, and able to thrive
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Embrace and contribute to the ethos of a friendly, welcoming nursery that prioritises personal development and early learning
Benefits of Working with Ark and The Supply Register
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Twice as many training days as standard
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Generous pension scheme
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Access to Ark Rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling, legal advice, and support
Learn more about the benefits of working for Ark at: arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us
About Us
Ark Dickens is a welcoming and vibrant school in the heart of Portsmouth, with an attached nursery that provides high-quality early years education. Part of the Ark network since 2014, we are proud of our mission to help every child realise their potential from the very beginning of their educational journey.
As a nursery practitioner at Ark Dickens, via The Supply Register, you will benefit from:
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Supportive leadership
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Continuous development opportunities
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A collaborative team culture where every effort and achievement is recognised and appreciated.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff and children feel they belong and can thrive. We actively seek to reflect and represent a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences across our organisation.
