Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,040 - 32,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Exclusive partner benefits

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner. This role offers a permanent contract with varied shifts and a salary ranging from £27,040 to £32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata).

Candidates will benefit from 23 days annual leave, childcare discounts, and career development opportunities. Applicants must hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above, with strong skills in safeguarding and collaborative communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a DfE approved qualification.
• Skilled in creating learning opportunities and planning engaging activities.
• Advocate for safeguarding, ensuring children's well-being.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Creating learning opportunities

Safeguarding advocacy

Collaborative communication

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Role Details

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Lime Grove Day Nursery | Hemel Hempstead | HP1 1JS. Contract: Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.

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 have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-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.

We are employee‑owned: each 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

• Qualified early years professional holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• Skilled in creating opportunities for learning: knowledge of the EYFS 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.
• Advocate for safeguarding: ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
• Collaborative: enjoying working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and 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.

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.