Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Bishop's Stortford

Partou Childcare; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Training & Development

Childcare Discount

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 23 days

Birthday Off

Health & Wellbeing

Shopping Discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Childcare's Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school in Bishop's Stortford is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team on a full-time basis.

You will support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS, provide attentive care, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment while building strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 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

• Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Provide exceptional care and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build partnerships with families and childcare colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner L3 – Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-school

Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary £28,953 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus

About The Role

Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-school is seeking a Level 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the full/part-time 30 or 40 hours per week role of Early Years Practitioner L3. 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.

What We Offer

• £1,000 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 3 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and developmentCommitment to safeguarding and 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 Enhanced DBS 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.