Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Gloucester

Academics Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are urgently recruiting Qualified Nursery Practitioners to support multiple nursery settings across Gloucester. Immediate supply opportunities are available, with potential for longer-term placements.

You will deliver high-quality care, support learning activities, and help children develop within EYFS frameworks. Candidates should hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, with previous nursery or Early Years experience.

Qualifications

• Formal Early Years qualifications (Level 2 or Level 3) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience with observing and supporting children's learning journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and supervision in nursery settings.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate play and learning activities.
• Support children's development in line with EYFS guidelines.
• Observe and record progress, contributing to learning journeys.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Saf safeguarding awareness

Child development

Observation

Education

Level 2/3 EY qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioners – Gloucester

Are you a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for immediate work in Gloucester? Available now and ready to make a difference in Early Years? We want to hear from you!

Academics Ltd are urgently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioners to support a number of nursery settings across Gloucester. We have immediate supply opportunities available and are looking for reliable, caring professionals who can hit the ground running and provide high-quality care and education to young children.

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care, support and supervision to children within a nursery setting.
• Plan and support engaging, age-appropriate play and learning activities.
• Support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Help children develop their communication, social skills and independence.
• Support daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe and record children's progress and contribute to their individual learning journeys.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies at all times.

We are keen to hear from candidates who hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or an equivalent relevant childcare qualification. We welcome applications from experienced Nursery Practitioners, Early Years Educators and Childcare Practitioners who are confident supporting children across different age groups.

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting is essential. Candidates should have a good understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures and children's developmental needs. We are particularly interested in candidates who are immediately available, flexible and able to take on shifts at short notice.

These urgent opportunities offer the chance to work across a variety of nursery settings, gain valuable experience and access flexible shifts, with the potential for longer-term placements.

Key Information:

• TITLE: Qualified Nursery Practitioner
• AREA: Gloucester
• HOURS: Flexible, Monday–Friday, nursery hours
• PAY: Competitive, dependent on qualification and experience
• START DATE: Immediate / ASAP
• SETTING: Private Day Nurseries / Early Years Settings
• CONTRACT: Urgent Supply Roles / Potential Long-Term Opportunities

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.