Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare organization in Shipston-on-Stour is seeking a Level 3 Practitioner for a full-time position (40 hours/week) to deliver exceptional care and education. The role offers a £750 welcome bonus, a £400 qualification recognition bonus after 6 months, generous annual leave, and a child care discount of 75%. A commitment to safeguarding and professional development is essential.

Benefits

£750 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

Childcare Discount

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Commitment to continual development.
• Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and education.
• Engage in outdoor activities and nature exploration.

Skills

Passion and commitment for working in childcare

Sound Knowledge of EYFS

Ability to work shifts

Education

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator

Job description

Greenfields Nursery School

Hours: Perm 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

About Us

Greenfields Nursery School is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way.

Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families.

What we need from you?

• Passion and commitment for working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week
• Commitment to continual development
• Have sound Knowledge of EYFS
• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educator

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid!
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme

Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Greenfields is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references