Qualified Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave scheme

Partnership Reward Days

Childcare discount

Health and well-being support

Career development

Long-service rewards

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) at Green Day Nursery, Redbourn (AL3 7NB). This permanent role offers 20-40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with Monday-Friday shifts from 07:30 to 18:30; you may work a 4- or 5-day week.

You will plan learning activities, assess and record progress as a Key Person, ensure a safe and inclusive environment, and collaborate closely with families and colleagues while upholding safeguarding and EYFS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering EYFS learning activities and recording progress.
• DBS check and safeguarding commitment required.
• Right to work in the UK and residency within commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Create learning opportunities and plan engaging activities.
• Observe and assess children as the Key Person and record progress.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and promote safeguarding.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues with clear communication.

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (Level 2 or above)

Experience with EYFS planning/assessments

Job description

Job Overview Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) Location: Green Day Nursery, Redbourn, AL3 7NB Contract: Permanent - 20-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Key working pattern: Monday-Friday, 07:30-18:30; choose 4 or 5-day week. Salary: £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rated) - £13.00-£15.59 per hour. Responsibilities & Duties

• Create learning opportunities; plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress, operating as a Key Person.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment; promote safeguarding and children's well-being.
• Collaborate with parents, children and colleagues; communicate effectively and build positive relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Experience working with the EYFS framework, with responsibilities for planning, assessment and record-keeping.
• Current DBS check and commitment to participant safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK; residency within commutable distance of the nursery.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive.
• Childcare discount: 75% off fees at Childbase nurseries (or 40% grandparent discount).
• Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: training days, online training, apprenticeships and qualification bonuses.
• Long-service rewards and retail discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. Applications are automatically shortlisted if you meet the essential criteria. Private recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, apply.

• DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Experience working with the EYFS framework, with responsibilities for planning, assessment and record-keeping.
• Current DBS check and commitment to participant safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK; residency within commutable distance of the nursery.

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive.
• Childcare discount: 75% off fees at Childbase nurseries (or 40% grandparent discount).
• Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: training days, online training, apprenticeships and qualification bonuses.
• Long-service rewards and retail discounts.