Nursery Practitioner Level 2 - Royston

Partou UK Limited; Royston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Partou Academy

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou UK Limited in Royston, Hertfordshire, is hiring a Level 2 Early Years Nursery Practitioner at Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & forest school. This full‑time 40 hours per week role focuses on delivering high‑quality EYFS activities, providing caring, safe, inclusive environments and building strong partnerships with families.

You will support children's learning and development with nurturing practices, while adhering to safeguarding standards and participating in Partou’s professional

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Passion for early years education.
• Confidence in supporting children's learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in stimulating EYFS activities and learning.
• Provide exceptional care in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build strong partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.
• Support safeguarding and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Safeguarding

Passion for early years education

Education

Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner L2 – Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery &forest school

Royston, Hertfordshire | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £28,912 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

About the Role

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery &forest school is seeking a Level 2 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full-time 40 hours per week role of Early Years Practitioner L2. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

Our forest school, Nature Rangers, was shortlisted for Outdoor Learning Environment of the Year at the 2024, National NMT Nursery Awards. Pre-school children enjoy free-flow access to this incredible outdoor space which covers all seven areas of the EYFS. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. We operate across two sites with dedicated environments for each age group and parking at both locations.

What We Offer

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (paid across your first year, T&Cs apply)
• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays!
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus –cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion forearly years education
• Confidence in supportingchildren’s learning and development
• Commitment tosafeguardingand continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo EnhancedDBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.