Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,164 - 27,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

Career development

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in Bishopthorpe is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner. You will create a warm, nurturing environment and deliver play-based activities aligned with the EYFS.

This role offers 38 hours over 4 days, with a salary of £27,164–£27,539 per year and a range of childcare perks and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS is required.
• Passion for creating a safe, nurturing learning environment is essential.
• Willingness to work 38 hours over 4 days and contribute to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, nurturing environment where children thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records for parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery; maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, guiding apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Skills

EYFS delivery

Child welfare

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner! Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Bishopthorpe, we’re looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £27,164 - £27,539 per annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 38 hours over 4 days

Location: Little Green Rascals Children\'s Day Nursery & Out of School Club Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE

About our Nursery

Based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four beautiful rooms, each lovingly restored to preserve their original features. Outside our nursery, we offer three beautiful gardens and onsite Forest School. We have a home from home feel and strive to create an enabling environment that our Rascals thrive in. As part of our ethos all of our food is organic and made daily on site by our kitchen team to provide healthy and fresh meals for both the children and staff. We also have our own Out of School and Holiday Club attached to our local school which has various arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy along with plenty of outdoor adventures to keep children engaged. We also have our very own Nursery dog; Mabel who is training to be a Therapy dog for children. She does two days a week and loves snuggles with the both the Staff and the children!

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.