Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday including birthday

Access to training through The National College

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support

Paid volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in Dover is searching for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their passionate team. The role involves creating a nurturing environment, planning engaging activities, and building relationships with children and families. The position offers competitive pay, childcare perks, and opportunities for career development. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure accessibility.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Experience in childcare is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Level 2 or 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 Dover, 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

• 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 annumbased on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, Crabble Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0QD.

About our Nursery

Located in River, in the outskirts of Dover off the A256, we are surrounded by beautiful countryside, inspiring our free-flow indoor to outdoor environment have two open-plan ground floor rooms with plenty of space. Our garden has a large area to explore too. We use the natural environment to enhance our children’s experiences of the natural world whether it is letting off steam in the grassed area or riding bikes and using balance beams in the flat rubber tarmac area. Free parking is available for our team too.

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.