Qualified Nursery Practitioner: Learning, Play & Wellbeing

Childbase Partnership Limited; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 27,289 - 30,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (pro‑rata)

Partnership Reward Days (up to 20 days

Childcare savings up to 75%

Well-being support (meals, wellbeing)

Career development through academy

Job summary

Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3+) for a permanent role. 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with varied shifts 07:30–18:30 Monday–Friday. Salary range £27,289.60–£30,929.60 per year (pro‑rata) or £13.12–£14.87 per hour.

The role focuses on high-quality early years provision, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with families while contributing to a collaborative team and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified early-years professional with a DfE approved Level3 or above qualification.
• Knowledge of the EYFS to plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Advocate for safeguarding: ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy and promote their well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Create learning opportunities and plan engaging activities aligned to EYFS.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues; communicate effectively to build relationships.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Safeguarding

Parent communication

Education

DfE Level 3+

Job description

Cedars Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3+) for a permanent role. 37.5–40 hours per week across 52 weeks, with varied shifts 07:30–18:30 Monday–Friday. Salary range £27,289.60–£30,929.60 per year (pro‑rata) or £13.12–£14.87 per hour.

The role focuses on high-quality early years provision, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with families while contributing to a collaborative team and ongoing development opportunities.