Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

• Location: Knowle Green Day Nursery, Staines upon Thames, TW18 1AJ
• Contract: Permanent, hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Working pattern: Full and part time options available (2 5 days a week); shifts between 07:00am-18:30pm
• Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro rata) £13.00-£15.59 per hour

We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44 day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute.

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.

About us

We are employee owned: every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax free dividend.

We are number1: ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven: supporting causes close to our hearts, we've raised more than £3.5million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You are a qualified early years professional: you hold a DfE approved qualification at level2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: your knowledge of the EYFS enables 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.

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.

Recruitment & application

If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable RighttoWork in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

If you're not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.