Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Northampton; Sur place; GBP 27 289 - 30 929; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave (23 days, increasing to 28)

Up to 20 additional paid days off through Partnership Reward Days

75% childcare discount

Well-being support including free meals and health services

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) for its Nene Valley Day Nursery in Northampton. This permanent role offers 24-40 hours per week with flexible options, along with a competitive salary ranging from £27,289.60 to £30,929.60 per annum (pro-rata) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, assessing children's progress, and advocating for their safety. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification and have rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working as a Key Person.
• Right to work in the UK; applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities that promote development through play.
• Act as a Key Person, observe and assess children’s progress.
• Advocate safeguarding to ensure every child feels safe and valued.
• Collaborate with children, parents and colleagues to build strong relationships.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Team-working

Safeguarding skills

Formation

DfE approved early years qualification at Level 3 or above

Description du poste

Role Overview

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) – Based with our under twos. This permanent role at the Nene Valley Day Nursery, Northampton (NN1 5BD), offers 24-40 hours per week with full and part-time options. Salary £27,289.60 - £30,929.60 per annum (pro-rata). Working pattern is 07:00-18:30.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high quality, engaging learning activities that promote development through play.
• Act as a Key Person, observe, assess and record children’s progress in line with EYFS.
• Advocate safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and supported.
• Collaborate with children, parents and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

Qualifications & Requirements

• DfE approved early years qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working as a Key Person.
• Effective communication, team-working and safeguarding skills.
• Right to work in the UK. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery. VISA sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• £27,289.60 - £30,929.60 per annum salary (pro-rata) – £13.12-£14.87 per hour.
• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), growing to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to 20 additional paid days off a year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive - invest, use or sell tax-free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on fees at any Childbase nursery.
• Partner benefits: long-service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail discounts.
• Well-being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye-care vouchers, free will-writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, online training and apprenticeships via the academy.

Equal Opportunities

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.