Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days (pro‑rata) + 8 UK

Reward Days incentive

Childcare discount 75%

Long-service rewards

Wellbeing support

EduBase training and apprenticeships

Job summary

Childbase Partnership in Edwalton, Nottingham, is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) to join our team. You will act as a Key Person, planning and delivering high-quality play-based learning while observing and recording children’s progress.

We offer a permanent contract with 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, varied shifts 07:30–18:30 Monday to Friday, generous holiday entitlement, and a supportive, employee-owned environment. Training through EduBase is provided.

Qualifications

• DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• Knowledge of EYFS to plan and implement learning through play.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality activities as Key Person.
• Observe and record children's progress.
• Collaborate with parents and team to support development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Key Person

Safeguarding

Parent partnerships

Education

DfE approved early years qualification level 2 or above

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location: Edwalton Day Nursery | Nottingham | NG12 4DB.

Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 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.
• 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 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 £3.5 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.

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.

• Essential- Experience working in a nursery environment, using and implementing the EYFS.- DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.