Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Key Requirements

• Qualified early years professional: hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• Skilled in creating opportunities for learning: knowledge of the EYFS, can work as a Key Person, plan and implement high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Advocate for safeguarding: ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their wellbeing is promoted.
• Collaborative: work in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicate and build strong, positive relationships.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Contract Details

• Permanent
• 18-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week; shifts fall between 07:30am-18:30pm.
• Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro rata), £13.00-£15.59 per hour.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax free.
• Childcare discount: 75 % discount (or 40 % grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Well being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.