Nursery Practitioner level 2

FSN; Hastings; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's charity in Hastings is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join its Nursery team. The role requires at least a Level 2 Childcare qualification and experience working with young children. Responsibilities include planning and contributing to a nurturing environment while working collaboratively with parents and team members. This position offers competitive salary, 32 days annual leave, pension scheme, and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in a childcare setting with children aged 0-5 years is required.
• Must possess good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the nursery.
• Work in close partnership with parents and as part of a team to offer quality learning experiences.

Skills

Experience working in a childcare setting with 0-5’s

Good up to date knowledge of the EYFS

Education

Minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish. FSN has an opportunity to join our FSN Nursery team at Greenway Nursery, Hastings. Position: Nursery Practitioner.

Key Details

• Minimum of a Level 2 Childcare qualification
• 30 hours per week, all year round
• £19,797 per annum
• Monday – Friday 12pm – 6pm
• Fixed leave: December 3/4 days and August 10 days
• Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check – Children’s Workforce

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the nursery
• Work in close partnership with parents and as part of a team to offer quality learning experiences for children

Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification
• Experience working in a childcare setting with 0-5’s
• Good up to date knowledge of the EYFS

Benefits and Terms

• Competitive salary
• 32 days annual leave (Fixed leave Summer & Christmas) including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

  Application Information

  Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 – 12 noon. Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026.

  Download an application form together with a Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form from our website: www.fsncharity.co.uk or email: [e-mail].

  EEO & Safeguarding Statement

  FSN embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and actively promotes working without discrimination. We are a disability confident employer and committed to interviewing disabled people who meet our minimum criteria for the post. FSN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment in every aspect of their work. FSN is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

  Registered Charity No. 208446.