Jan 26 Maternity Cover Early Years Practitioner

Hummingbirds Nursery Ltd; Bramdean; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable independent nursery in Bramdean is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for maternity cover from January 2026 to October 2026. The role involves providing early years education to children aged 18 months to 2.5 years in a nurturing environment, with opportunities for training and professional development. This position requires a Level 3 qualification or above, and offers flexibility of 30-40 hours per week over 3-4 days, as well as 6 weeks of pro rata annual leave.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Regular team social events

6 weeks pro rata annual leave

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent early years education to a group of children aged 18 months - 2.5 years.
• Work with the team in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
• Focus on learning through play and provide training opportunities.

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for an inspiring, confident, nurturing person to take on the role of Early Years Practitioner with Key Children at our wonderful independent countryside nursery in Bramdean. This is a maternity cover role from January 2026 - October 2026 with the view to extend to a permanent role afterwards. This person will work with the rest of the team to provide excellent early years education to a group of up to 14 children aged 18 months - 2.5 years, with ratios of 4:1 or less. We have a focus on a home from home environment and learning through play, with constant access to the surrounding countryside. Training and CPD opportunities provided. Regular team social and team building events. 6 weeks pro rata annual leave for 40 hours. This role is available for 30-40 hours per week over 3-4 days.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification or above required.