Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Winchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Winchester is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This role involves planning and implementing engaging learning activities for children, ensuring their safety and well-being. Candidates should hold an approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have experience working collaboratively with children and families. The position offers varied hours and generous benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance incentives

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• You must hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
• Ability to create engaging learning activities and assess children's progress.
• Demonstrated advocacy for child safeguarding and well-being.
• Experience in collaboration with children, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality learning activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Ensure the safety and happiness of all children.

Skills

Early years qualification at level 3 or above

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Collaboration and communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DfE approved qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Maples Day Nursery, Winchester, SO22 6RT.

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

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. We can consider full-time and part-time hours.

Salary: £27,310.40-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.13–£14.98 per hour.

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.
• 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 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 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.

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.