Qualified Nursery Practitioner - York

Clear Destination Inc.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Access pay as you earn

Company pension

Learning & development

Generous childcare discount

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP

Birthday surprise

Extra annual leave

Job summary

York Day Nursery is seeking a warm Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Working 40 hours a week (Mon-Fri), you will lead joyful, EYFS-guided sessions and help children flourish in a safe, caring environment.

You will keep parents informed with observations and next steps, support mealtimes, and contribute to a culture of kindness and teamwork. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification, GCSEs, and experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years are required.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for nurturing children.
• A full, relevant Level 3+ early years qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Level 5 or above.
• Experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead joyful, activity-filled sessions guided by EYFS.
• Keeping parents warmly in the loop with observations and next steps.
• Making mealtimes a happy part of the day.
• Bringing kindness and teamwork to everything you do.
• Keeping safety and wellbeing at the centre of every day.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths and English (C/5 or above)

Job description

Where Little Moments Mean Everything

Do you love helping little hearts and minds flourish? We're looking for a warm, caring Nursery Practitioner to join our team.

We follow EYFS guidelines with real care; we hold ourselves to the highest standards and children's safety and happiness always come first. Beyond that, how you nurture, play, and connect with the children in your care is up to you — we trust you and your team to lead with heart.

Position: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: York Day Nursery, David Lloyd Leisure, Hull Road, YO10 3LG

Hours: 40 hours (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Starting from £27,000

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company pension
• Learning & development opportunities – we love helping you grow too
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP — support for you and your family, anytime, anywhere
• A surprise on your birthday
• An extra day of annual leave every work anniversary (up to 5 extra days!)

What you'll be doing:

• Leading joyful, activity-filled sessions guided by EYFS
• Keeping parents warmly in the loop with observations and next steps
• Making mealtimes a happy part of the day
• Bringing kindness and teamwork to everything you do
• Keeping safety and wellbeing at the centre of every day

What you'll need:

• A genuine passion for nurturing children
• A full, relevant Level 3+ early years qualification
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Level 5 or above
• Experience with children aged 3 months to 5 years
• Strong communication skills and a team-first spirit