Pennywell Early Years Centre - Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25,583 - £25,989 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290501 |
Summary
Pennywell Early Years Centre and Childrenandrsquo;s Centre
Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland SR4 9AX
Tel:andnbsp;andnbsp; (0191) 5341004andnbsp;
Email:andnbsp; ruth.williamson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
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Due to the expansion of our award-winning Nursery School the Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic, talented practitioner to support teaching and learning.andnbsp; Our friendly and welcoming Centre offers seamless education, care and learning where there are high expectations and aspirations for raising childrenandrsquo;s achievement.
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Early Years Practitioner
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This post is All Year Round (37 hours per week)
Grade 2, Points 5-6, andpound;25,583 -andpound;25,989 (Level 3 qualified)
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The post holder will have the ability to work across the age phases within the Centre to deliver the key principles of effective teaching, learning and welfare requirements, so to improve outcomes for all children. The position is to support and contribute to the teaching, learning and care of children from birth to five years, through outstanding early years practice, good organisational and interpersonal skills and to meet the highest standards of safeguarding.
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A minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 3 qualification is required, together with a minimum of 2 yearandrsquo;s relevant experience of working as a key-person with young children (Birth to 5).andnbsp; A English qualification at Grade C or above (old grades) or Grade 4 or above (new grades) is required if the childcare qualification has been achieved after September 2014.andnbsp; Knowledge of the Revised EYFS and KCSIE is essential.andnbsp; A Paediatric First Aid Certificate is a desirable requirement.
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If you would like to visit the Centre, please contact us on 0191 5341004.
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Benefits of working for Pennywell Early Years Centre (part of Sunderland City Council)
Brand new working environment with high quality resources
Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual leave - 26 days paid annual leave (all year-round posts) plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 yearsandrsquo; service
Maternity/Adoption leave - up to 52 weeks leave of absence, with pay for a specified period dependent upon length of service and personal choice
Maternity support/adoption leave - up to 5 days paid leave as a partner/carer at the time of the birth or adoption.
Paternity leave - up to 2 consecutive weeks leave after the birth of the child
Childcare Vouchers scheme
Cycle to work scheme via a salary sacrifice scheme
My Club Nissan Scheme - 20% off a brand new Nissan
Everyone Active - Employees and their partners will be entitled to a reduced price membership to Everyone Active gyms as well as a one free taster day available per employee.andnbsp;
Application forms and further details are available by: -
andnbsp;
e-mailing ruth.williamson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk,
andnbsp;
Once completed, application forms should be returned to the Headteacher via the above email.
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Closing Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;Friday, 6th February 2026
Shortlisting Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;To be confirmed
Interview Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; To be confirmed
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We will only contact those individuals who have been shortlisted.
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Portsmouth Road, Pennywell, Sunderland SR4 9AX
Tel:andnbsp;andnbsp; (0191) 5341004andnbsp;
Email:andnbsp; ruth.williamson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Due to the expansion of our award-winning Nursery School the Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a highly committed, enthusiastic, talented practitioner to support teaching and learning.andnbsp; Our friendly and welcoming Centre offers seamless education, care and learning where there are high expectations and aspirations for raising childrenandrsquo;s achievement.
andnbsp;
Early Years Practitioner
andnbsp;
This post is All Year Round (37 hours per week)
Grade 2, Points 5-6, andpound;25,583 -andpound;25,989 (Level 3 qualified)
andnbsp;
The post holder will have the ability to work across the age phases within the Centre to deliver the key principles of effective teaching, learning and welfare requirements, so to improve outcomes for all children. The position is to support and contribute to the teaching, learning and care of children from birth to five years, through outstanding early years practice, good organisational and interpersonal skills and to meet the highest standards of safeguarding.
andnbsp;
A minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 3 qualification is required, together with a minimum of 2 yearandrsquo;s relevant experience of working as a key-person with young children (Birth to 5).andnbsp; A English qualification at Grade C or above (old grades) or Grade 4 or above (new grades) is required if the childcare qualification has been achieved after September 2014.andnbsp; Knowledge of the Revised EYFS and KCSIE is essential.andnbsp; A Paediatric First Aid Certificate is a desirable requirement.
andnbsp;
If you would like to visit the Centre, please contact us on 0191 5341004.
andnbsp;
Benefits of working for Pennywell Early Years Centre (part of Sunderland City Council)
Brand new working environment with high quality resources
Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual leave - 26 days paid annual leave (all year-round posts) plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 yearsandrsquo; service
Maternity/Adoption leave - up to 52 weeks leave of absence, with pay for a specified period dependent upon length of service and personal choice
Maternity support/adoption leave - up to 5 days paid leave as a partner/carer at the time of the birth or adoption.
Paternity leave - up to 2 consecutive weeks leave after the birth of the child
Childcare Vouchers scheme
Cycle to work scheme via a salary sacrifice scheme
My Club Nissan Scheme - 20% off a brand new Nissan
Everyone Active - Employees and their partners will be entitled to a reduced price membership to Everyone Active gyms as well as a one free taster day available per employee.andnbsp;
Application forms and further details are available by: -
andnbsp;
e-mailing ruth.williamson@schools.sunderland.gov.uk,
andnbsp;
Once completed, application forms should be returned to the Headteacher via the above email.
andnbsp;
Closing Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;Friday, 6th February 2026
Shortlisting Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;To be confirmed
Interview Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; To be confirmed
andnbsp;
We will only contact those individuals who have been shortlisted.
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