Nursery Practitioner Level 2 - Eastbourne

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery in Eastbourne is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2 to provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5. This permanent position requires commitment to children's development and a strong understanding of their needs, alongside ensuring a safe environment. Flexibility in hours and ongoing training opportunities make this a valuable role in a Good and Outstanding rated nursery.

Benefits

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ Level 2 Child Care Qualification.
• Experience in nursery, primary, or pre-prep environment in the past 2 years.
• Clean enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities that promote development of children.
• Ensure the nursery is a safe and stimulating environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain children's records.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive management of children's behaviour

Understanding children's development

Education

NVQ Level 2 Child Care Qualification

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Location: Eastbourne

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours a week

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a qualified nursery practitioner to join our team at a nursery in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years. The nursery is based in Eastbourne and is looking for someone to work with them on a permanent basis starting as soon as possible. The hours for the role are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday on a rota basis from 8am until 6pm. The nursery is located close to bus routes for easy access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering activities that promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
• Ensuring that the nursery is a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintaining accurate records of children’s progress and development.
• Working in partnership with other professionals, such as speech therapists and health visitors.

Your new role

Your role would be as a nursery practitioner in one of the nurseries in Eastbourne. You will be assisting with the day-to-day running of the classes, supporting the children, and using your initiative to help them succeed. There are currently multiple roles available at these nurseries, with hours as follows:

• Flexible hours to suit you
• Between 8am and 6pm

What you'll need to succeed

It is essential that you have an NVQ Level 2 Child Care Qualification. You will need to have worked within a nursery, primary, or pre-prep environment in the last 2 years, with a reference available. You need to have a clean enhanced DBS Check on the update service or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Flexibility and a fun personality that children can engage with are important. A good understanding of children's development and needs, as well as positive management of children's behaviour, is required.

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at Good and Outstanding rated Ofsted nurseries across Eastbourne. The nursery also offers additional training opportunities to help staff further their careers and professional development.