Senior Nursery Practitioner - £500 welcome bonus

The Old Station Nursery Group; Escrick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Staff discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Long-service awards

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Little Green Rascals Elvington, York. You will lead a dedicated team, mentor colleagues, and deliver high-quality early years education in line with EYFS.

This leadership role requires Level 3 Early Years qualifications or QTS and a passion for child development. You’ll support the Nursery Manager, build strong relationships with families, and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS is required.
• Experience leading a nursery team and promoting EYFS quality is desirable.
• Satisfactory DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team to deliver high-quality early years education with energy.
• Support the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality.
• Promote initiative, creativity and high standards of care.
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Oversee EYFS implementation and provide engaging learning opportunities.
• Cover nursery operations in the Manager’s absence.
• Encourage continuous development through feedback and training.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment meeting each child’s needs.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Nursery Practitioner!

Are you ready to lead with passion, inspire young minds, and make a lasting difference in children's lives? At Elvington Lane, we're looking for an enthusiastic Senior Nursery Practitioner to guide and support our team in providing outstanding care and education. In this rewarding leadership role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, nurture, and create a positive impact for children, families, and your colleagues.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:

£26,755 - £26,755 per Annum, £13.54 an hour

Working Hours:

38 hours 9.5 hours a day over 4 days.

Location:

Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze, Elvington Lane, Elvington, North Yorkshire, YO19 5LT

About Our Nursery

At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, which is dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home-like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes! We're based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.

What Being a Senior Nursery Practitioner Involves

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while delivering exceptional care and education. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the team to provide high-quality early years education with passion and energy.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations and consistent quality.
• Acting as a role model by promoting initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Building strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to support the best outcomes for children.
• Overseeing the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging learning opportunities.
• Taking charge of nursery operations in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Encouraging continuous improvement through feedback and supporting professional development.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets each child’s needs.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.