Qualified Nursery Nurse

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

28 days after service

Discounted childcare

Long-service rewards

Free meals

Health & wellbeing support

Flu jabs

Free will-writing

Training and career development

Job summary

Zero2Five are working with a day nursery in Kettering seeking a Level 3+ Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role is permanent, full-time, with shifts 7:30am–6:30pm, Monday–Friday, and a choice of 4 or 5 days. Salary £27,289.60–£30,929.60 per year pro-rata, with hourly rate £13.12–£14.87 for part-time hours.

Benefits include generous annual leave, potential extra paid days, discounted childcare, training and career development, health and well-being support, and more.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification.
• Knowledge of EYFS and planning/observing activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide engaging activities using EYFS to support learning through play.
• Observe and record children’s progress.
• Safeguard and promote health, safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Nurse

Zero2Five are proud to be working with a high-quality day nursery in Kettering, who are looking for a passionate Level 3+ Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly and dedicated team

The Role

Position: Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 or above

Location: Kettering

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working hours: Monday–Friday, varied shifts between 7:30am–6:30pm

Working pattern: Choice of a 4 or 5-day week

Salary: £27,289.60–£30,929.60 per annum (pro‑rata)

Hourly rate: £13.12–£14.87 per hour

What’s on Offer?

• 23 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through Partnership Reward Days, with the option to take the days or sell them tax‑free
• Up to 75% discounted childcare for parents and up to 40% for grandparents, subject to contracted hours
• Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
• Free meals, mental health and occupational health support
• Flu jabs and eye care vouchers
• Free will‑writing service
• Excellent training, apprenticeships and career development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have a full and relevant Early Years qualification? You hold a Level 3 qualification or above.
• Do you create opportunities for learning? You use your knowledge of the EYFS to plan and provide fun, engaging activities that support children’s learning through play. You observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Do you support safeguarding? You help make sure every child feels safe, valued and happy, while promoting their health, safety and well‑being.
• Do you work well with others? You enjoy working closely with children, parents and colleagues. You communicate well and build strong, positive relationships.