Closing date: 9.00am Monday 9th February 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th February 2026

Start Date: 23rd February 2026 (or after current notice period for the successful applicant)

Salary:  Grade C SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE salary per annum) Pro rata salary £20, 101 - £20, 420

Location:  Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, South Shore, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract type:  Part time 33.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Shift patterns between 8am and 5pm.

Contract term:  Permanent

Welcome to Thames Primary Academy

We are looking for a permanent Nursery Practitioner at Thames Primary Academy & Nursery who can help give our children the best possible start in their early years.

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do. 💜

Our nursery is an integral part of our Primary Academy. We have a 25 place 2-3 room and a 40 place preschool room. Each room is led by an experienced room leader, supported by nursery practitioners and welfare staff who support over lunchtime. Our Nursery Manager is an Early Years Teacher and the majority of children feed through to our Reception classes when they start school. We have a safeguarding lead who works over the whole site, an Early Years SEND team supporting children with additional needs and a nursery administrator who manages admissions, fees, parent contact and attendance. 

     Our nursery is a place where children flourish and grow because they: 

• Have a strong sense of belonging
• Feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• Are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement 
• Can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• Have access to an exciting EYFS curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
• Can learn in a setting which is state of the art and exceptionally well resourced

We are looking for someone who can:

• As part of a professional team, assist in working with children on their education and social development and provide a high quality of care. 
• Effectively communicate with early years pupils to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour. 
• Contribute to the planning of activities for the session, day or week.
• Lead in the practical learning and play activities of individuals or groups of children.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary and pension plan
• Term time only working (13 weeks holiday each year) 
• A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
• A supportive and skilled staff team
• A broad range of internal and external CPD opportunities
• A Chromebook laptop for personal and professional use
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Wisdom
• Access to Simply Health - with GP access 24/7
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

Safeguarding Information

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you want to make a difference, with unconditional support, in a professional and forward thinking environment, we would love to hear from you!

In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours.

If you would like to have a look around the Nursery prior to application please call 01253 341466 or email Hayley Rowcroft hrowcroft@thames.atctrust.org.uk to arrange a visit.