Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Radclive; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance

Childcare savings

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for the Field House Day Nursery in Buckingham (MK18 1ST). This permanent, on-site role offers 20–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with varied shifts Monday–Friday from 07:30 to 18:30.

Salary is £27,040–£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) or £13.00–£15.59 per hour. The role requires a Level 2+ early years qualification and strong EYFS knowledge to plan engaging activities, observe progress and support safeguarding, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS to support high-quality learning and development.
• Ability to create learning opportunities and observe progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities to promote learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress as a Key Person.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to support each child.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Key Person

Safeguarding

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Company: Childbase Partnership

Salary: £13 - £15.59

Hours: Part-time

Location: Buckingham, MK18 1ST

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Jul 2026

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026

Summary

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

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

Location: Field House Day Nursery | Buckingham | MK18 1ST.

Contract: Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 2,3,4 or 5 day week.

Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.

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.

Why join us?

• 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 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.