Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 25,937 - 31,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discount for parents

40% discount for grandparents

Generous leave entitlement

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for their Brinds Well Day Nursery in Orpington. This role offers flexible full-time or part-time options, competitive salary of £25,937.60–£31,158.40, and great benefits including generous leave entitlement and mental health support. Candidates must hold a full early years qualification and be passionate about nurturing young children's development.

Qualifications

• Inspire young children with EYFS knowledge.
• Ensure children feel happy and safe.
• Build respectful relationships in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education to children.
• Promote a fun learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff.

Skills

Passionate about making learning fun

Naturally nurturing

An advocate for partnership working

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

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.
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity.

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.

Role

Own your future and join us as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Brinds Well Day Nursery in Orpington.

We are able to consider full-time and part-time hours with this role.

Hours

• On a full-time basis (40-hours a week) you will work a variety of shifts between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm, Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year. There is also the option to work a 4-day week, if this interests you. With this option, you will work 36-40 hours a week and you will work Fridays plus three other weekdays, which can be agreed with the Nursery Manager.
• On a part-time basis you will work 30-hours a week, 52 weeks of the year. Your working hours will be 07:30am-18:30pm on all three days. You will work Fridays plus two other weekdays, which can be agreed with the Nursery Manager.

Benefits

• A competitive salary: £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) / £12.47-£14.98 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

• 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 2 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.

How to apply

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.