Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,040 - 30,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days paid leave (rising to 28 with service)

75% childcare discount

Wellbeing support and developmental training

Long-service rewards and retail discounts

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for Westwood Day Nursery in Coventry. The role offers flexible working patterns, with 20-30 hours per week and pro-rated salary range of £27,040-£30,929.60 annually. Responsibilities include planning activities, observing children's progress, and advocating for their wellbeing.

Join a community-driven organization that supports charity and promotes green practices, with significant employee benefits like career development and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a level 2 or above.
• Skilled in creating learning opportunities through play.
• Advocate for safeguarding and child well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high quality, engaging activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Early years qualification at level 2 or above

Knowledge of the EYFS

Safeguarding advocacy

Collaborative communication

Education

DfE approved early years qualification

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location: Westwood Day Nursery | Coventry | CV4 8HS.

Contract: Permanent | 20-30 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 2 or 3 day week.

Salary: £27,040-£30,929.60 per annum (pro‑rated) | £13.00-£14.87 per hour.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rated), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

We are employee‑owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax‑free dividend.

We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.

You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.

You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.

You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.