Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Staff meals

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) at Linmere Day Nursery, Houghton Regis. You will deliver high-quality early years provision, plan engaging activities and act as Key Person to monitor progress.

You must have a DfE-approved EY qualification at level 3+, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding commitment, and be able to work collaboratively with families and colleagues. Generous benefits and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EYFS to plan and deliver high-quality activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging learning activities as Key Person.
• Monitor and record children’s progress and development.
• Collaborate with families and team to support each child.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Key Person approach

Safeguarding awareness

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Salary: £27,289.60 to £30,929.60 a year, pro rata

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above).

Location: Linmere Day Nursery | Houghton Regis | LU5 7DP.

Contract: Permanent | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.

We’ve 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.

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.

Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, there's the potential for you to benefit from generously discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of up to 75% for parents, and 40% for grandparents, depending on your contracted hours.

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 youYou are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 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.

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