Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,412 - 32,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their Grasshoppers Day Nursery in St Albans. This permanent position offers a competitive salary between £28,412.80 and £32,427.20 per annum, supportive of work-life balance through varied shifts and generous annual leave.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 or above qualification and be skilled in enhancing children's learning while ensuring their well-being. Benefits include childcare discounts, qualification bonuses, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a Level 3 or above qualification.
• Skilled in creating engaging activities for children that promote learning.
• Advocate for safeguarding with a focus on child well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality activities that support children's learning.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Creating opportunities for learning

Safeguarding advocacy

Collaborative communication

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above).

Location: Grasshoppers Day Nursery | St Albans | AL1 4PL.

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

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

Salary: £28,412.80-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.66-£15.59 per hour.

Benefits

• 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 you

• You are a qualified early years professional, holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 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.
• 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.

Employer statement

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming 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.

Recruitment Process

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.