Nursery Nurse Practitioner - Maternity Cover

Willowdene Nursery School; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowdene Nursery School in Sherfield Park is seeking a committed Nursery Practitioner for maternity cover starting February 2027. The role is based in our small, family-run setting serving 24 children aged 2 years upwards, collaborating with Willowdene at Chineham to uphold high standards of care, education and safety.

Qualifications include Level 3 childcare; safeguarding and First Aid are desirable and can be completed during the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery setting is essential.
• Good communication with children and parents.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of basic computer use for observations and planning.
• Understanding of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, operate and evaluate activities following EYFS and In the Moment planning.
• Be responsible for key children, record observations and track progress.
• Draw up individual learning plans based on observations.
• Record and assess development to identify gaps.
• Provide stimulating learning through play.
• Maintain routines and nursery policies.

Skills

Nursery experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Tools

First Aid

Job description

Would you like to work in a small, family run setting? We are looking for a committed and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team as Maternity Cover from February 2027.

This position is based at our Nursery in Sherfield Park Community Centre (Willowdene at Sherfield Park) .This is a one room Nursery catering for 24 children from 2 yrs upwards. The applicant will be working in liaison with Willowdene Nursery School at Chineham ensuring the same high standards of care, education and safety for children.

Qualifications -

Relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 required), Knowledge of Safeguarding and First Aid qualification desirable - can be completed within role.

Responsibilities -

To plan, operate and evaluate programme of activities, following the guidelines of the EYFS, using In the Moment planning, that is suitable to the age range of children.

Be responsible for key children, recording observations, tracking children's progress and drawing up individual learning plans for your children.

To ensure children's development is properly recorded and assessed for gaps in their learning.

Offer stimulation and support to the children as they learn through play.

Maintain routines and procedures in line with Nursery policies.

Skills -

Experience of working in a nursery environment.

Good communication skills, particularly with young children and their parents.

Ability to work as a team.

Computer literate.

Good understanding of the EYFS, child development & how children learn.

Most of all a passion for providing an excellent environment for children to play and learn.

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Salary: Dependent on qualifications

Job Types: Full-time, Maternity cover