Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in England seeks a committed Level 3 Practitioner to join their vibrant team at Handkerchief Day Nursery. This role involves working 40 hours per week and offers attractive bonuses including a £750 welcome bonus and a £400 recognition bonus. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children, strong knowledge of EYFS, and relevant qualifications. Join a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality childcare.

Benefits

£750 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus

20 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and birthday off

75% off childcare fees

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Personalised learning and development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with up to £750 bonus

Qualifications

• Passion and commitment for working in childcare.
• Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday.
• Commitment to continual development.
• Have sound knowledge of EYFS.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Ability to work shifts

Commitment to continual development

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

NNEB

BTEC Nat Dip in Childcare

CACHE Diploma in Childcare

NVQ level 3

EY Educator

Job description

Handkerchief Day Nursery

Hours: Perm 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 montjs of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

About Us:

Hankerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way.

Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families.

What we need from you?

• Passion and commitment for working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week
• Commitment to continual development
• Have sound Knowledge of EYFS
• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid!
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme

Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Handkerchief is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references