Vacancies

Join the PCPS Team

Thank you for your interest in working at Ponteland Community Primary School.

PCPS is a happy, ambitious and forward-thinking school providing education and care for children from 9 months old through to Year 6.

We are proud of our supportive team, high expectations and commitment to providing an abundance of opportunities for both our children and the people who work with them.

Current Vacancies

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Early Years

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 25 September 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and committed Level 3 or above Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic Early Years team at Ponteland Community Primary School.

Our thriving Early Years provision welcomes children from 9 months old through to school age, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for giving children the very best possible start.

This is a year-round position, working a minimum of 25 hours per week, with the potential for up to 40 hours per week. Our Early Years provision operates between 7:30am and 6:00pm, with working hours arranged on a rota.

Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Come and Meet Us

Visits are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. We would love you to come and meet our team, see our Early Years provision and find out more about what it is like to work at PCPS.

To arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please contact the school office on 01661 824853 or email admin@ponteland.academy.

How to Apply

Please download the full vacancy information and job details below for further information about the role, hours, pay, requirements and application process.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 25 September 2026

Where an abundance of opportunities await.

Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice

We are always interested in developing the next generation of Early Years professionals and providing high-quality opportunities for people who would like to begin or develop their career working with young children.

Our Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years qualification while working as part of our experienced Early Years team.

Our Early Years provision welcomes children from 9 months old through to school age and operates for 50 weeks of the year, providing apprentices with experience across a thriving and varied Early Years environment.

How to Apply

Applications for vacancies at Ponteland Community Primary School should be made using our official PCPS Job Application Form.

Please read the Application Form Guidance Notes before completing your application.

If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the school office on 01661 824853.

Safer Recruitment

Ponteland Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are made in accordance with our safer recruitment procedures and will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks.

Interested in an Apprenticeship?

If you are interested in becoming an apprentice at PCPS or would like to find out more about future apprenticeship opportunities, please contact the school.

Telephone: 01661 824853

Ponteland Community Primary School

Where an abundance of opportunities await.

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