Filton Avenue Nursery School

Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Join Our Team at Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre.

Located in the vibrant, diverse community of Horfield, Bristol, Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre offers high-quality Early Years education for children aged 2-4 years. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of family support services and fostering a warm, supportive environment for both children and their families.

We are a friendly and professional team committed to achieving the highest standards for our children and families, and we are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative, and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join us.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have at least 1 year’s experience working with children aged 2-4 years
  • Be passionate about the care and development of young children
  • Be committed to working collaboratively with parents/carers and the wider team
  • Have experience working with vulnerable families
  • Bring innovation and a fresh, free-thinking approach to early years education
  • Be able to inspire, motivate, and positively impact both children and colleagues
  • Hold a relevant L3 qualification to work in Early Years

The successful candidate will initially work with children aged 3-4 years, supporting their development in a nurturing environment.

In Return, We Offer:

  • A rewarding and challenging career opportunity
  • Support and encouragement for ongoing professional development and training
  • A key role in shaping the next stage of development for our learning community
  • The opportunity for a permanent contract following a six-month fixed-term period
  • Full time and term time only working (hours will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.15am-4.00pm and Wednesday 8.15am-4.45pm)
  • Start date: January 2027
  • Overtime opportunities available

Filton Avenue Nursery reserves the right to withdraw this advert before the end date.

How to Apply:

Please use the attached forms to apply, alternatively you can contact the school office for an application pack or if you need further information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tours can be arranged with our Headteacher or School Business Manager, please call the school office.

Filton Avenue Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff members are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

Job Features

Job Category

Early Years Practitioner

Grade

BG5

Contract

Full time (fixed term until August 2027, with the opportunity of a permanent contract after a six-month fixed-term period)

Working Weeks

Term time only

Working Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.15am-4.00pm, Wednesday 8.15am-4.45pm (total weekly hours not stated)

Salary/Pay

£26,016 pro rata

Start Date

January 2027 (note: the advert header says "as soon as possible", but the body text says January 2027)

Application Closing Date

31 October 2026 (11:59am)