Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an extraordinary company dedicated to delivering childcare excellence. As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will inspire young children to reach their full potential in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to employee ownership and a focus on work-life balance, this role offers competitive pay, generous leave, and growth opportunities. Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a passion for learning, all while making a positive impact in the community. If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

75% discount for parents at nurseries

Generous annual leave

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Qualification reward payments

Long-service bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals in nursery

Well-being support

Professional development support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about making learning fun and inspiring young children.
• Possess a full and relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and safe environment for children.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Key Person experience

Nurturing skills

Teamwork

Education

Early years qualification at level 3 or above

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days” – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Own your future and join us as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time role or part-time hours, if making a difference to others is what you’re passionate about, then we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £26,208-£29,702.40 per annum (pro-rata) / £12.60-£14.28 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement: Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Qualified Nursery Practitioner. You are:

• Passionate about making learning fun; your EYFS knowledge and Key Person experience enables you to inspire young children to reach their full potential.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about others and their well-being and the children in your care feel happy and safe.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others.

A full and relevant early years qualification at level 3 or above is essential for this role. If you are not early years qualified, we may have an alternative role available to suit you. Take a look at our careers page to explore all our current vacancies.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

• Salary: £26,208-£29,702.40 per annum (pro-rata)
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: CT/QNP3+/FTorPT/MAR25
• Contract Type: Full time or part time, permanent
• Closing Date: No Expiry Date
• Job Category: Nursery
• Business Unit: Cherry Trees
• Location: Cranfield, United Kingdom (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply)