Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33 Days Paid Holiday

Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

On-site Parking

Job summary

Family First Nurseries Group is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool in Oxted, Surrey. This full-time position (40 hours per week, Mon–Fri) offers a competitive salary of £32,760 per annum and flexible options to suit your lifestyle.

You will plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS, build trusted relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

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

Confident English (written & spoken)

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Oxted, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

• Location Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 14/09/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Surrey
• City Oxted
• Postal Code RH8 0NR
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £32,760 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, Oxted (short walk from train station + street parking)

AtWoodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery 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.

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

• FlexibleWorking Options: 4or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 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 and appreciationtreats
• 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?

Our nursery offers cosy, nurturing rooms filled with natural light and the gentle buzz of happy exploration, while outside, our inviting play spaces encourage curiosity and confidence to bloom. Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare 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.

Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool 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