Nursery Practitioner

Teach Now; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay £16–£17

Small nursery with low numbers

Brand-new resources

Supportive management

Opportunity to shape a new nursery’s J

Job summary

A beautifully refurbished nursery in Watford is seeking two Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join their team from January 2026. The brand-new nursery supports baby and toddler rooms in a calm, intimate setting with just 30 children across the premises.

You’ll work across the baby and toddler rooms with a friendly team, offering high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience with babies and toddlers is desirable.
• Warm, enthusiastic and child-focused approach.
• Team player with a passion for early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Build warm, positive relationships with children and families.
• Support children’s development through play-based learning.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Babies & Toddlers experience

Team player

Child-focused

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Baby & Toddler Rooms

Are you a passionate Early Years professional looking to be part of something new and exciting? A beautifully refurbished nursery in Watford is seeking two Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join their growing team from January 2026.

Opened in Summer 2025, this brand-new nursery is set within a stunning historic building, thoughtfully redesigned to create inspiring, calm and nurturing learning environments. With just 30 children across the whole nursery, this is a wonderfully intimate setting where high-quality care, strong relationships and child-led learning are at the heart of everything.

You’ll be working across the baby and toddler rooms, supported by a friendly, experienced team who are genuinely passionate about Early Years. The nursery is exceptionally well equipped and conveniently located between Bushey Station and Watford High Street Station, making it easily accessible.

Available Shifts

• 7:30am – 4:30pm
• 9:30am – 6:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Build warm, positive relationships with children and families
• Support children’s development through play-based learning
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (£16–£17)
• Small nursery with low numbers and a calm atmosphere
• Brand-new resources and beautifully designed rooms
• Supportive management and a genuinely lovely staff team
• Opportunity to help shape a new nursery’s journey

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience with babies and/or toddlers
• Warm, enthusiastic and child-focused
• A team player with a passion for early childhood development

If you’re looking for a fresh start in a high-quality, inspiring nursery environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.