Nursery Lead (Level 3 Foundation Stage Practitioner) - Dolton C of E Primary School (Learning Academy Partnership / Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust)
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Part Time
- NJC Grade C (Devon): £13.47 - £13.69 per hour
Fixed Term
Required for September 2026
We have an opportunity for a Foundation Stage Practitioner to lead our Nursery provision at Dolton Church of England school during an exciting moment in the school’s journey. The school is currently part of the Alumnis Multi Academy Trust; however, the school will be transferring to the Learning Academy Partnership in 2026.
Nestled within the North Devon countryside, Dolton is a village school with a strong sense of community; we value the strong relationships we have with our families and work in partnership to support our children to flourish. Just a 35-minute drive from Okehampton, we make the most of our rural location and our incredible outdoors spaces.
At Dolton, we pride ourselves on providing every child with a rich and engaging curriculum grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:
‘Together we nurture, love and learn whilst inspiring changemakers’
Are you passionate about making a difference to the youngest members of our school community? Are you driven to ensure that every child achieves their best no matter what their starting point? Do you possess excellent communication skills and relish the challenge of developing the Nursery provision? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Nursery is a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and have fun. Through play, they practise new skills, investigate the world around them and challenge themselves to succeed. Our team of expert practitioners nurture the children’s characters, building the foundations of confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
We are looking a Level 3 Foundation Stage Practitioner to work three days per week who understands how young minds learn and can support a team of dedicated Early Years colleagues. We are looking for someone who will ensure that our most underserved pupils receive the very best education and will help develop the very best provision for our youngest children.
This will be a great opportunity to also be part of a wider team who develop practice and share expertise for the benefit of all children. By working collectively as a family of schools with a shared responsibility for all children, we empower each other to deliver an exceptional curriculum offer that is fully rooted in our Christian values.
At the Learning Academy Partnership, our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together.
What we can offer you:
- Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.
- Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.
- We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.
- Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
- A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
- Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.
- Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.
- A pension you can count on – generous Teachers Pension Scheme.
We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact the People Team – Telephone 01626 248800 or email people@lapsw.org – to arrange an appointment.
The Learning Academy Partnership and Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
For further details and to apply, please refer to the vacancies section of the Trust website www.lapsw.co.uk
We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th July 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevonTorridge
- Work Postcode
EX19 8QF
- Reference
AC6748
- Occupational GroupChildcareManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
NJC Grade C (Devon): £13.47 - £13.69 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes