Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Royston

Partou Childcare; Royston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery in Royston, Hertfordshire is seeking a Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner. You will work to ensure children engage in activities aligned with the EYFS, delivering care with compassion and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

The role requires Level 2 Early Years qualification and strong EYFS knowledge, with opportunities for professional development through Partou Academy. Roles include part-time, full-time, and contract arrangements in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Engage children in stimulating activities that support learning and development
• Support learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Provide exceptional care and compassion towards children
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment
• Build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Early years education

Child safeguarding

CPD / professional development

Childcare experience

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery

Royston, Hertfordshire | Part Time | Full Time | Contract

Salary £14.40 per hour

About The Role

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the role of Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays!
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.