Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare (first month)

52% staff discount

31 days holiday + birthday off

Career development via NationalCollege

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing tools

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner in Bishopthorpe. You will work within a warm, nurturing setting, delivering EYFS-aligned activities and maintaining high standards of care.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications or QTS, with DBS checks and right to work in the UK. Enjoy excellent perks, 31 days holiday, and career development through The National College.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS is required.
• Level 2 Early Years qualification or Level 3 Early Years qualification is preferred.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) meets the requirement for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging play-based activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate development milestones; share records with parents.
• Support day-to-day nursery operations with hygiene, safety and care.
• Guide apprentices and volunteers as part of the team.

Skills

Early Years qualification

QTS

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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 Our 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

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.