Flexible Unqualified Nursery Practitioner - Cheltenham

Partou Childcare; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partou Academy

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Westfields Day Nursery in Cheltenham is seeking a Flexible Unqualified Nursery Practitioner to support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS. You will deliver engaging activities, provide compassionate care, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment while partnering with families and colleagues.

This role offers Partou Academy training, enhanced leave, a pension scheme, and a range of wellbeing benefits. Open to part-time, full-time, or contract arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Passion for early years education.
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Provide exceptional care and compassion for children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Early years education

Child development support

Safeguarding & CPD

Job description

Flexible Unqualified Nursery Practitioner – Partou Westfields Day Nursery

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | Part Time | Full Time | Contract

Salary £13 per hour

About The Role

Partou Westfields is seeking an unqualified nursery practitioner to take on the role of Flexible Unqualified 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 (pro rata for part-time employees)
• 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

• 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.