Childcare Practitioner - Nursery

Simply Education Ltd; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Childcare Practitioners in Northwich. This role offers flexible hours and involves working across EYFS for supply bookings. Ideal candidates will have at least six months' nursery experience, knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, and a passion for education. Benefits include competitive pay, access to CPD courses, and support from a dedicated consultant. If you're interested, apply now with your CV or reach out for other opportunities.

Benefits

FREE CPD courses

£100/£75 Amazon Voucher referral scheme

24/7 access to dedicated consultant

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work across EYFS for supply bookings.
• Develop good relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Be adaptable and reliable in various teaching environments.

Skills

Experience working within a nursery

Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

Ability to develop relationships

Adaptable and reliable

Initiative to work as part of a team

Experience of the UK curriculum

Education

Proof of "Right to Work in the UK"

Job description

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 Northwich.

Salary: £12.82 to £14.61 per hour.

Location: Northwich.

Start: Immediate start available!

Hours: Flexible, no weekends.

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 so many nurseries and pre‑schools in the area and the demand for supply is growing – so we need you!

Ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 6 months experience working within a nursery – however if you are passionate about this as a potential career your application will still be considered.
• Have a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Have a 10‑year checkable work/education history.
• Our compliance department consistently maintains the highest standards of vetting to ensure we continually maintain our REC Audited Education Status. All candidates who register with Simply Education will have two years of referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.
• Proof of "Right to Work in the UK".

What we are looking for:

• Real passion for education and learning.
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Adaptable and reliable.
• Be able to use your own initiative to work as part of a team.
• Have experience of the UK curriculum; minimum 6 months.

Key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

• 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.

What you need to do now

If you are 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 the different opportunities that are available.