Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nursery Group; Marlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider seeks a Nursery Practitioner for its Marlow location. This full‑time role demands a Level 3 childcare qualification and offers a competitive salary with bonuses, including a £1,000 joining bonus. The position involves ensuring children's needs are met, planning engaging activities, and working in a supportive, safe environment. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and have experience in Early Years. Enjoy flexible work hours and a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

£1,000 joining bonus

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus

Referral programme

75% off nursery fees

24 days of annual leave plus paid day off for birthday

Health and Wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years – desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met in a safe and secure environment.
• Plan stimulating activities supporting children's individual learning.
• Exhibit a flexible attitude and willingness to develop skills.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to by all.
• Follow risk assessments and report health and safety matters.
• Support children's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team at the Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Preschool (part of the Family First Group). This full‑time role requires working 40 hours per week with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The position is year‑round and requires a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities.
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
• Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years – desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable.

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts and this post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duty.

About the Nursery

The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group, located in the heart of Marlow. Housed within a beautifully converted Salvation Army Church, the nursery has been newly refurbished and boasts a prime location just a stone's throw from Riley Park, the community library and the scenic riverbank. The nursery is easily accessible with excellent transport links, ensuring a convenient commute for staff and visitors alike.

Why Join Us?

• £1,000 joining bonus.
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus.
• Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750.
• Employee childcare discounts: 75 % off nursery fees for our team members.
• Annual leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Excellent transport links.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.