Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)

Kent College, Canterbury; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent College, Canterbury seeks a Nursery Practitioner for their Garden Cottage Nursery. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing environment while supporting children's development aged between 0 and 3 years. The position offers flexibility in hours and numerous professional benefits, including training and healthcare options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous training and mentoring

Private healthcare

Free lunches in term-time

Tuition fee remission

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years.
• Experience working with children aged 0 to 3 years.
• Ability to contribute to a safe, high-quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate team members.
• Work in partnership with parents and professionals.
• Contribute to high-quality childcare.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Overview

At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join the team at our Garden Cottage Nursery. A Nursery Practitioner at Kent College will work with the team to contribute to a safe, high quality environment for our children. They will support and motivate other team members, and will work in partnership with parents, staff and other professionals. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and will have experience in providing professional childcare for children aged 0 to 3 years.

We offer flexibility with the possibility of a condensed working week, with positions available at 22 hours/2 days per week or 33 hours/3 days per week. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brilliant team of experienced Practitioners in a purpose-built and Ofsted 'Outstanding' environment.

Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.

WHY CHOOSE US

Kent College's Garden Cottage Nursery is a small, independent day nursery caring for children from birth to 3 years. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, we offer bespoke and personalised childcare, providing a home-from-home atmosphere where the happiness and development of our children is our top priority.

Garden Cottage Nursery is open Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year. We are closed for one week at Christmas, and one week at Easter.

Benefits

We offer a range of great benefits at Kent College, including: contributory pension scheme (TPT), generous training and mentoring, private healthcare with Benenden, free lunches in term-time*, tuition fee remission*, free car parking, Employee Assistance Programme, and a variety of discounts and benefit schemes including Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Octopus Electric Vehicles. We are also a Real Living Wage employer.

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APPLY

Closing date: 27th June 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.