Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | GU14 8LS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Bernadette's Bees Preschool |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Early Years Practitioner - Preschool Term Time Only
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Early Years Practitioner to work as part of our team at St Bernadette's Bees Preschool to start 1st June 2026 or as soon as possible after this date.
Our setting is situated in Farnborough and care for children from 2 years of age.
Successful candidates will:
Hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
Demonstrate a genuine passion for early childhood education
Create an interesting, stimulating, and engaging environment for children
Communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and colleagues
Act as Key Person for up to eight children, providing emotional security, strong attachments, and consistent parent communication
Is reliable, proactive, and works well within a small team
Understand and promotes inclusive, child‑centred practice
Confidently supports children with emerging or identified additional needs
Engage in daily indoor and outdoor play
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Paediatric First Aid trained (desirable)
We are a term time setting and the hours will be 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:15–15:15 until July 2027.
For the right candidate, we may be able to offer hours beyond the end‑point of this vacancy, depending on the working pattern taken up by the returning practitioner.
Are you passionate about working with children and are you looking for a rewarding role? If your answer is yes, then please get in touch today.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Early Years Practitioner to work as part of our team at St Bernadette's Bees Preschool to start 1st June 2026 or as soon as possible after this date.
Our setting is situated in Farnborough and care for children from 2 years of age.
Successful candidates will:
Hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
Demonstrate a genuine passion for early childhood education
Create an interesting, stimulating, and engaging environment for children
Communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, and colleagues
Act as Key Person for up to eight children, providing emotional security, strong attachments, and consistent parent communication
Is reliable, proactive, and works well within a small team
Understand and promotes inclusive, child‑centred practice
Confidently supports children with emerging or identified additional needs
Engage in daily indoor and outdoor play
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Paediatric First Aid trained (desirable)
We are a term time setting and the hours will be 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:15–15:15 until July 2027.
For the right candidate, we may be able to offer hours beyond the end‑point of this vacancy, depending on the working pattern taken up by the returning practitioner.
Are you passionate about working with children and are you looking for a rewarding role? If your answer is yes, then please get in touch today.