Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment and implement engaging activities for children. This permanent role offers 37.5-40 hours per week with generous annual leave and employee benefits, fostering career development in early years education. Ideal candidates must hold a DfE-approved qualification at level 2 or above and be passionate about children's learning and well-being.

Benefits

23+ days annual leave

75% childcare discount

Wellbeing support and free meals

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualifications in early years education are essential.
• Ability to create engaging activities that promote learning through play.
• Experience in safeguarding and promoting well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Creating learning opportunities

Safeguarding advocacy

Collaboration with children and parents

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location

Brinds Well Day Nursery | Chelsfield, Orpington | BR6 7PH.

Contract

Permanent | 37.5-40 hours / week | 52 weeks / year.

Working pattern

Varied shifts on a rota between 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday | Choose a 4 or 5 day week.

Salary

£25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), 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 £3.5 million 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.

If you will travel to/from the nursery using public transport, your taxi fares will be paid from either Orpington or St Mary Cray train station, to the nursery and back again, every shift you work.

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