Qualified Nursery Practitioner | Flexible Hours & Growth

Childbase Partnership; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance days

Family childcare savings

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) for Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield (MK43 0ZU). This permanent role offers 20–40 hours per week across 52 weeks a year, with shifts from 07:30 to 18:30 and flexible 4- or 5-day weeks.

You will work as a Key Person, delivering high-quality EYFS learning activities, observing progress, and safeguarding every child while collaborating with families and colleagues. Pro-rata salary £27,040–£30,929.60 per annum.

Qualifications

• Holds a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• Knowledge of the EYFS and ability to plan/observe/record progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child well-being.
• Collaborative with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality learning activities as Key Person.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Safeguard and promote children's well-being.
• Work in partnership with families and the team.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Planning learning activities

Observing & recording progress

Safeguarding

Collaboration with families

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership is hiring a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) for Cherry Trees Day Nursery in Cranfield (MK43 0ZU). This permanent role offers 20–40 hours per week across 52 weeks a year, with shifts from 07:30 to 18:30 and flexible 4- or 5-day weeks.

You will work as a Key Person, delivering high-quality EYFS learning activities, observing progress, and safeguarding every child while collaborating with families and colleagues. Pro-rata salary £27,040–£30,929.60 per annum.