Qualified Nursery Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Educator and make a significant impact on children's lives. This full-time role offers a nurturing environment where you can inspire young minds to explore their creativity and interests. Enjoy generous benefits, including up to 50 paid days off, childcare discounts, and a supportive team focused on your professional growth. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to help children achieve their dreams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to 50 paid days off

Childcare discounts

Perkbox retail discounts

£1,000 ‘recommend a friend’ bonus

Complimentary meals and refreshments

Mental health support

Private medical care

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications.
• DBS check and references are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support children in their early years development.
• Create a nurturing environment for children to explore their interests.

Skills

Early Years Education

Child Development Knowledge

Creativity

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

Level 6 Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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Join Our Childbase Partnership Team as an Early Years Educator

Are you passionate about inspiring children and helping them achieve their dreams? If so, we invite you to consider a rewarding career with us.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy up to 50 paid days off work a year to support your work-life balance.
• Be part of a nurturing environment where you can help children explore their interests—whether as architects, mathematicians, chefs, or artists.

Position Details

We are hiring a Nursery Practitioner (qualified) at our Highbury Lodge Day Nursery in Hitchin. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with shifts between 07.30 and 18.30, Monday to Friday, all year round. A maternity cover contract is also available.

Salary and Benefits

Salary ranges from £26,000 to £29,681.60 per annum, pro-rata. Hourly rates are:

• £13.61-£14.27 for Level 6 or above qualification.
• £12.50-£14.27 for Level 3, 4, or 5 qualifications.

Additional benefits include:

• Childcare discounts from day one: 50% for your children, 20% for grandchildren.
• Perkbox retail discounts and event ticket offers.
• £1,000 ‘recommend a friend’ bonus per successful referral.
• Complimentary meals and refreshments during working hours.
• Mental health support, Employee Assistance Scheme, occupational health, and private medical care.
• Opportunities for career progression within our partnership.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK, relevant qualifications, undergo a DBS check, and provide references. Our team will support you through the onboarding process.

If you are creative, caring, and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!