Nursery Practitioner

Leicester College; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leicester seeks an experienced childcare provider to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, monitoring children's progress, and supporting their learning in a multicultural setting. Join a committed team dedicated to quality education in an inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Ability to support individual children's learning and development.
• Capacity to maintain records of children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and caring environment for children.
• Implement and monitor learning and development strategies.
• Role model the setting's philosophy and ethos.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication

Motivation

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Job description

Leicester College

Leicester College have two on site Day Nurseries, offering a total of 75 places that provide high quality and inclusive integrated care and education to the children of students and employees.

You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the children within our multi-cultural setting. You must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with experience of implementing it in an early years setting.

You should be able to observe, plan, monitor, assess and support individual children's learning and development and maintain records of progress. You will be a good communicator who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with extensive experience of working with young children in partnership with their parents.

You will role model and promote the setting's philosophy and ethos, showing empathy, tolerance and kindness. You will support an environment for child-led, play-based learning.

You should have the following:

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent qualification
• Level 2 qualification in maths and English or the equivalent, e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above or the equivalent

Closing: 11 January 2026

Interview Date: 19 January 2026