Qualified Nursery Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Support Service

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Holmesdale Community Infant School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to deliver outstanding early years provision. The role focuses on a nurturing environment, safeguarding and high-quality EYFS experiences for young children.

You will plan, assess and adapt activities, collaborate with families and colleagues, and support children with additional needs while adhering to safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Have experience working within an early years setting.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have experience working in a school-based nursery.
• Can demonstrate sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations within early years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through observation, assessment and effective next-step planning.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to deliver excellent outcomes for all children.
• Support children with additional needs and contribute to inclusive practice.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health and safety requirements are met at all times.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Child safeguarding

Passion for early years

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and nurturing Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving school nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional to play a key role in delivering outstanding provision for our youngest learners.We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to giving children the very best start to their educational journey.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through observation, assessment and effective next-step planning.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to deliver excellent outcomes for all children.
• Support children with additional needs and contribute to inclusive practice.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health and safety requirements are met at all times.

Required qualifications and experience

• Hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Have experience working within an early years setting.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have experience working in a school-based nursery.
• Can demonstrate sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations within early years.

Benefits

• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team.
• Positive and supportive parents.
• Opportunities for professional growth both within Holmesdale and the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust.
• Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, weight management, health and fitness.

Salary: £25,133.00 - £26,321.00 Annually (FTE), Pro Rata salary TBC dependant on hours worked

Hours Per Week: 2 - 3 days (TBC)

Weeks Per Year: 38

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 23 November 2026

Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years.

In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Holmesdale Community Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.