Nursery Practitioner

The East Kent Colleges Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Broadstairs is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality care and support to children's learning. You will play a key role in engaging with children and their families, maintaining a safe environment, and contributing to the nurturing culture of our nurseries. The position offers a variety of benefits including generous annual leave, development opportunities, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Exclusive discounts and perks

Flexible personal leave

Wellbeing and health support

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery setting and strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Confidence in taking on a key person role working with parents/carers.
• Knowledge of child development and relevant health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to children's learning.
• Engage with children, families, and colleagues at all levels.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Experience working in a nursery setting

Understanding of the EYFS

Strong communication skills

Commitment to inclusive practice

Flexibility for additional responsibilities

Job description

Little Steps, Big Impact

Where Every Day You Help Little Minds Grow Big

We're looking for hardworking, experienced Level 3 Practitioners with the skills and passion to deliver high-quality care, support children's learning, and make a real difference. You will need:

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery setting and strong understanding of the EYFS
• Confidence in taking on a key person role and working in partnership with parents/carers
• Knowledge of child development, children's needs, and relevant health & safety requirements
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with children, families, and colleagues at all levels
• A commitment to inclusive practice, equality, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as required

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave - 24 days FTE per annum +5 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

Sound good? Here's a little more about the role and our setting. The East Kent Colleges Group is home to three fantastic nurseries supporting students, staff, and our wider community across Broadstairs, Canterbury, and Folkestone College campuses. Thanks to strong demand, we're excited to welcome a new full-time Nursery Practitioner to our warm and welcoming Broadstairs team. Could this be you? We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture, our nurturing environments, and our shared commitment to giving every child the best possible start. So, if you're ready to bring your Early Years Level 3 knowledge and passion to a place where you can truly make a difference… want great benefits, supportive leadership, opportunities to grow, and a team that feels like family… and above all, you're dedicated to safeguarding and high-quality care, then we'd love to meet you. We're committed to staff development too, and for the right candidate we can support progression the way to Level 3.