Senior Nursery Practitioner - Outdoor Learning Leader

The Peterborough School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays & Christmas closure

50% nursery fee discount

Free lunches

Free fitness suite

Free onsite parking

Learning & progression opportunities (

3 paid staff training days

Job summary

The Peterborough School Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to support Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in delivering high‑quality early years education. You will work as a key person for a group of children, liaising with families and documenting progress in online journals.

This role involves planning outdoor and indoor activities aligned with EYFS, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, and contributing to staff training and development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education.
• Proven experience in an EYFS setting.
• Strong safeguarding, early years development and inclusive practice understanding.
• Desirable: Pediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Allergen Awareness or SEN knowledge.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Enthusiastic and professional approach with a passion for early years education.
• Willingness to attend training and contribute to nursery success.
• Salary £25,854–£28,142 per annum dependent on experience.
• 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri; shifts 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00 or 08:00-18:00, with a half day off.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• 50% discounted nursery fees, free lunches, free fitness suite access, free onsite parking.
• Learning and progression opportunities including 3 paid staff training days annually.

Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader and Deputy in leading a team of childcare practitioners.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Act as a key person for a group of children and liaise with families.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting personal, social, emotional, and academic development.
• Complete developmental records and online journals to track progress.
• Support day-to-day nursery operations and step into a lead role when required.
• Collaborate with team members and attend planning, curriculum, and training meetings.
• Model outstanding childcare practice and contribute to professional development of staff.

Skills

Communication

Observation skills

Enthusiastic

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Childhood Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Job description

The Peterborough School Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to support Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in delivering high‑quality early years education. You will work as a key person for a group of children, liaising with families and documenting progress in online journals.

This role involves planning outdoor and indoor activities aligned with EYFS, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, and contributing to staff training and development.