Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nursery Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team in Oxted. You will be responsible for creating engaging learning experiences, ensuring EYFS standards, and fostering strong relationships with children and families. An essential requirement is a Level 3 Childcare Qualification. Competitive salary of £28,600 with benefits including a £750 welcome bonus and 75% childcare discount. Apply now to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

£750 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus for Level 3 Practitioners

20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (all paid)

75% Childcare Discount

Wellbeing Support — confidential helpline

Career Development — personalised training

Refer a Friend Bonus — up to £750

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential.
• Fluency in English is crucial.
• 1+ years of Early Years experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Ensure EYFS standards are met with care and creativity.
• Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Build strong bonds with children and families through the key person approach.
• Collaborate with the team in regular meetings and ongoing development.

Skills

A Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Fluent in spoken and written English

Early Years experience

Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Job Reference: 2348887443-2

Date Posted: 11 September 2025

Recruiter: Family First Nursery Group

Location: Oxted, Surrey

Salary: On Application

Sector: Primary

Job Description

Join Our Passionate Team at Woodlands Day Nursery - Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We are on the lookout for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Woodlands Day Nursery, located in Woodlands Court, Oxted.

Role Overview: Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences while ensuring EYFS standards are met with care and creativity. Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment and build strong bonds with children and families through our key person approach. Collaborate with your team in regular meetings and ongoing development.

Location Details: Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary’s Primary School.

Salary & Hours: £28,600 per annum • 40 hours per week

Benefits and Perks:

• £750 Welcome Bonus — A warm start to your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Bonus — for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after 6 months
• Extra Time Off — 20 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off (all paid)
• 75% Childcare Discount
• Wellbeing Support — confidential helpline
• Career Development — personalised training and growth opportunities
• Refer a Friend Bonus — up to £750
• Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• Ensure EYFS standards are met with care and creativity
• Promote a clean, safe, and nurturing environment
• Build strong bonds with children and families through the key person approach
• Collaborate with the team in regular meetings and ongoing development

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Childcare Qualification — essential
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• 1+ year of Early Years experience — desirable
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding — desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where everyone matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and start your journey with Woodlands Day Nursery, where every day is a chance to inspire, nurture, and grow.

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

Woodlands is part of the Family First Group, which is committed to 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.