Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Reward days

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner at Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham. The role requires a Level 2 or above in early years and involves planning engaging activities, observing progress, and safeguarding all children.

You will work varied shifts Mon-Fri 07:30–18:30, 37.5–40 hours per week, with a salary of £27,040–£30,929.60 per year (pro‑rata) or £13.00–£14.87 per hour (pro‑rata).

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with EYFS knowledge.
• Experience planning and delivering high-quality play-based learning.
• Strong safeguarding practices and child safety focus.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities to promote learning through play.
• Observe and assess children's progress and record development.
• Collaborate with parents and team to support well‑being.
• Ensure safeguarding and safety policies are followed.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above

Job description

Job Details

• Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)
• Location: Edwalton Day Nursery, Nottingham, NG12 4DB
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5–40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30
• Salary: £27,040–£30,929.60 per annum (pro‑rata)
• Hourly rate: £13.00–£14.87 per hour (pro‑rata)

Benefits

• 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 one: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we have 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.

Equal opportunity and inclusion

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.