Early Years Practitioner

The nursery currently caters for children aged 2–4+, grounded in EYFS practice. Over the coming year, the Nursery Manager will lead expansion to year‑round provision and work towards day‑nursery Ofsted registration allowing the nursery to offer care to babies from the age of three months. We are looking for passionate practioner's to join our team at this pivotal moment, offering you the unique opportunity to grow alongside us and play a valued role in shaping our expanding provision.The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children to explore and enjoy. However, we are open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role is a full time, year round role and will initially be in our current Nursery room working with children aged 2-4 years. We are also open to part time applicants at 20 hours per week.We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager. Hours,

Salary & Benefits

Hours

20, 40 or 45 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. We are open to full time or part time roles, please let us know what hours you prefer when applying.

Salary

allowance for higher responsibility£13.25 per hour unqualified (or age dependent)£14.25 - £14.95 per hour if qualified20 hours pw – £14,820 - £15,548 pa. £16,588 pa with an additional responsibility.40 hours pw – £29,640 - £31,096 pa. £33,176 pa with two additional responsibilities.45 hours pw – up to £34,983 pa.

Benefits

50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery5% employer pensionShopping discount cardAccess to the group's counselling scheme3 x days of paid CPD / training per year20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employmentAccess to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5Extra day off for birthdayPersonal accident at work coverStaff uniform providedPlease read the full job description attached.