Nursery Practitioner - Maternity Cover (EYFS & Play)

Willowdene Nursery School; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowdene Nursery School in Sherfield Park is seeking a committed Nursery Practitioner for maternity cover starting February 2027. The role is based in our small, family-run setting serving 24 children aged 2 years upwards, collaborating with Willowdene at Chineham to uphold high standards of care, education and safety.

Qualifications include Level 3 childcare; safeguarding and First Aid are desirable and can be completed during the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery setting is essential.
• Good communication with children and parents.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of basic computer use for observations and planning.
• Understanding of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, operate and evaluate activities following EYFS and In the Moment planning.
• Be responsible for key children, record observations and track progress.
• Draw up individual learning plans based on observations.
• Record and assess development to identify gaps.
• Provide stimulating learning through play.
• Maintain routines and nursery policies.

Skills

Nursery experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Tools

First Aid

Job description

Willowdene Nursery School in Sherfield Park is seeking a committed Nursery Practitioner for maternity cover starting February 2027. The role is based in our small, family-run setting serving 24 children aged 2 years upwards, collaborating with Willowdene at Chineham to uphold high standards of care, education and safety.

Qualifications include Level 3 childcare; safeguarding and First Aid are desirable and can be completed during the role.