Qualified Nursery Practitioner

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Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above)

Location: Rowan Tree Day Nursery, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6QW

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30; choose a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary: £28,412.80 £32,427.20 per annum (pro rata) £13.66 £15.59 per hour.

Why join us?

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.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

You are a qualified early years professional holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.

You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children's progress.

You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well being is promoted.

You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

Eligibility & Other Requirements

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, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Applicants who are not early years qualified may explore other opportunities on our Careers Page.