Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Position Details

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above)

Location: Woodlands Day Nursery, Milton Keynes, MK14 7QE

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30

Salary: £27,289.60-£30,929.60 per annum (pro-rata); £13.12-£14.87 per hour

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid 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 Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on fees at any Childbase nursery from day one
• Exclusive partner benefits: long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
• Wellbeing 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

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Qualifications:

• DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available
• Required to reside within a commutable distance of the nursery
• Safer recruitment checks apply (Enhanced DBS check)

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play, as a Key Person
• Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with EYFS
• Advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy, and promoting their well-being
• Collaborate effectively with children, parents and colleagues, building strong, positive relationships

Equal Opportunity Statement

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