Passionate EYFS Nursery Practitioner: Lead Joyful Learning

Clear Destination Inc.

York and North Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
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Company pension
Learning & development
Generous childcare discount
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Online GP
Birthday surprise
Extra annual leave

Job summary

York Day Nursery is seeking a warm Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Working 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri), you will lead joyful, EYFS-guided sessions and help children flourish in a safe, caring environment.

You will keep parents informed with observations and next steps, support mealtimes, and contribute to a culture of kindness and teamwork. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification, GCSEs, and experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years are required.

Qualifications

  • A genuine passion for nurturing children.
  • A full, relevant Level 3+ early years qualification.
  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Level 5 or above.
  • Experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-first spirit.

Responsibilities

  • Lead joyful, activity-filled sessions guided by EYFS.
  • Keeping parents warmly in the loop with observations and next steps.
  • Making mealtimes a happy part of the day.
  • Bringing kindness and teamwork to everything you do.
  • Keeping safety and wellbeing at the centre of every day.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Teamwork

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification
GCSE Maths and English (C/5 or above)

Job description

York Day Nursery is seeking a warm Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Working 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri), you will lead joyful, EYFS-guided sessions and help children flourish in a safe, caring environment.

You will keep parents informed with observations and next steps, support mealtimes, and contribute to a culture of kindness and teamwork. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification, GCSEs, and experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years are required.

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