Childcare Practitioner - Nursery

Simply Education Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Childcare Practitioners in Chester for flexible supply bookings. Ideal candidates should have experience in a nursery and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. This role offers competitive pay and immediate starts, with opportunities for long-term placements. If you have a passion for education and love working with children, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

24/7 access to consultant

CPD courses

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working in a nursery.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• 10 year checkable work/education history.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work across EYFS for supply bookings.
• Develop relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Adapt to various situations as needed.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to develop relationships

Adaptability

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Here at Simply Education we are currently recruiting for Childcare Practitioners who are able to work across EYFS for supply bookings, short‑term work or long‑term roles based in Chester.

These bookings often can lead to permanent opportunities, as well as offering flexibility to candidates looking to work part‑time hours. We have built great relationships with many nurseries and pre‑schools in the area and the demand for supply is growing – so we need you!

Salary

£12.82 to £14.61 per hour

Location

Chester

Start

Immediate start available!

Hours

Flexible, no weekends

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 6 months experience working within a nursery (however if you are passionate about this as a potential career then your application will still be considered)
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• 10 year checkable work/education history
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Compliance & Background Check

• 2 years referencing for all candidates registering with Simply Education
• Enhanced DBS check completed; offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks
• Our compliance department maintains the highest standards of vetting to ensure we continually maintain our REC Audited Education Status

What we are looking for

• Real passion for education and learning
• Ability to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
• Adaptable and reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team using own initiative
• Experience of the UK curriculum; minimum 6 months

Benefits

• Your own dedicated consultant (Kevin Gleave)
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone/text/email
• Exclusive access to our Educational Development Managers
• FREE CPD courses
• Access to online lesson resourcing
• A variety of daily and long term positions to suit your needs
• Competitive rates of pay
• Minimal administration (no time sheets!)
• Email and SMS verification of bookings
• Online diary of bookings and school directions
• Easy to use “Availability” system
• £100/£75 Amazon Voucher referral scheme

Next Steps

If you're interested in this role of childcare practitioner, please click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV or please call Kevin Gleave on (phone number removed).

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local Cheshire office on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.