Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Royal Leamington Spa seeks a Nursery Practitioner to inspire and support children's development. The role is permanent, requiring a commitment of 27.5 hours per week. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for children under five and a relevant early years qualification. Join a supportive team that celebrates inclusivity and community engagement, with generous benefits including childcare discounts and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum, rising to 28

Up to 20 paid days off through Partnership Reward Days

75% childcare discount

Long-service rewards and qualification bonuses

Free meals and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for babies and children in an early years environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS to plan and implement engaging activities.
• Effective communication skills for positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and care for young children, ensuring their safety and happiness.
• Plan and implement learning activities through play.
• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Caring for children aged five and under

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2 or above)

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified).

Location: Emscote House Day Nursery | Leamington Spa | CV32 5DE.

Contract: Permanent | 27.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday 13:00-18:30.

Salary: £25,708.80–£32,406.40 per annum (pro‑rata) | £12.36–£15.58 per hour.

Why join us

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

We are employee‑owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax‑free dividend.

We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community‑driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You are passionate about inspiring children: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and will effectively communicate with children, parents and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.