Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Leave Cover

Please note the employer for this position is Newton Westpark Nursery, not Wigan Council

Newton Westpark Nursery

Tennyson Avenue

Leigh

WN7 5JY

£13.75 per hour for Level 3

37.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year plus 3 training days

Temporary to cover Maternity

Required for as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic childcare professional to work in our well-established nursery which is at the heart of a thriving community. The ideal applicant will have experience of working with children ages 2-4 and their families and must have a commitment to quality Early Years provision holding a minimum of Level 3 Early Years qualification, NNEB, BTEC in Nursery Nursing or equivalent in Childcare and Education.

The hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm (37.5hrs), however part-time will be considered. The role will be term time plus 3 training days and the hourly rate of pay is £13.75(Level 3.) This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: E-mail: Website:

Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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