Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days holiday

75% childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Handkerchief Day Nursery in Derby, United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive team. The role focuses on delivering fun, safe EYFS activities and building strong relationships with children and families.

The position is 30 hours per week, part-time (3 days: Wednesday to Friday), with a £750 welcome bonus and a 75% childcare discount for your own children, plus benefits including paid holiday, DBS check coverage, uniform provided, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

English proficiency

Early Years experience

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner qualification

Job description

Derby, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/06/2026

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – £750 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount

Salary: £21,840 per annum

Hours: 30 hours , Part time,3 Days e.g Wednesday to Friday

Location: Handkerchief Day Nursery, High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA, UK

At Handkerchief Day Nursery , we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit yourlifestyle
  
• 33Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
  
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth : Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
  
• SupportiveCulture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials andappreciation treats
  
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
  
• UniformProvided : So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
  
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
  
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere
  

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
  
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to progress into senior roles.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Handkerchief Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equality ofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup