Nursery Practitioner

St. George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Team socials

Wellbeing day

Childcare discounts

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

St. George's Nursery in Leicester is hiring enthusiastic Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners. You will support a group of children as a key person, plan engaging activities, and help create a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer a £500 welcome bonus and opportunities for full-time or part-time roles, with ongoing training and career progression. Join an award-winning group with over 30 years of childcare excellence, staff wellbeing focus, and a friendly team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years childcare or education.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to plan engaging activities and observe progress.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of children's learning and development as a key person.
• Plan fun, engaging activities aligned with EYFS.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe and record children's progress and achievements.
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding childcare.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Caring and enthusiastic

Childcare experience (preferred)

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join an Award-Winning Nursery Group Where Careers Flourish

At St George’s Nursery, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life- and that starts with passionate, caring, and inspiring early years professionals.

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 / Level 3

WELCOME BONUS: £500!

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

We are proud to be an award-winning nursery group withover 30 years of experiencein delivering exceptional childcare and early education. We were also recognised as one of theTop 20 Nursery Groups in 2024, reflecting our commitment to outstanding care, learning, and staff wellbeing.
Our nurseries are warm, welcoming, and full of opportunity, where children are encouraged to learn through play and creativity, and where staff feel genuinely valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team.

Your Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Be a key person supporting a group of children’s learning and development
• Plan fun, engaging activities in line with the EYFS
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Observe and record children’s progress and achievements
• Work as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding childcare

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Have knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Are passionate about helping children thrive
• Are caring, positive, and enthusiastic
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have nursery or childcare experience (preferred but not essential)
• Salary & Working Pattern
• Full-time and part-time positions available

Why Join St George’s Nursery?

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we offer:

• Peer buddy and mentoring support from day one
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Access to CPD and specialist early years training
• Paid annual Wellbeing Day
• £500 welcome bonus
• Annual St Georges black tie awards night
• Childcare discounts
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Team socials, awards, and wellbeing initiatives
• £500 Recommend-a-Friend bonus
• A supportive and friendly team culture

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a nursery group that truly values its staff and children, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of an award-winning team where children thrive and careers grow.