Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner – Maternity Leave Cover
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN7 5JY |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75744158 |
Summary
Please note the employer for this position is Newton Westpark Nursery, not Wigan Council
Newton Westpark Nursery
Tennyson Avenue
Leigh
WN7 5JY
Salary:
£12.21 per hour for Level 2
£13.21 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 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 2 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.) The role will be term time plus 3 training days and the hourly rate of pay is £12.21 (Level 2) / £13.21 (Level 3.) This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave.
Applicants are warmly invited to visit ahead of application closing date and this can be arranged by contacting Gemma Hardbarker, Nursery Manager on 01942 606834.
Applications forms are returnable to the school.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 606834 E-mail: bman@admin.newtonwestpark.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.newtonwestparknursery.co.uk
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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