Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Penrith, Cumbria | Full Time | Permanent | £29,430 per annum
Shape Young Futures Every Day
What if your next role offered more than just a job? This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join an award-winning, family-run nursery group where you’ll help give children the very best start in life while building a rewarding long-term career.
We are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a supportive team in Penrith. You’ll be part of a nurturing environment built on care, curiosity, and high-quality early years education, where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.
Why Join?
Recognised as a Great Place to Work (2025/26), ranked the UK’s #1 Best Workplace for Women, and awarded NMT Large Nursery Group of the Year for the second consecutive year, this organisation is committed to supporting both children and its Level 3 Early Years Practitioners and wider teams.
Benefits include:
1. Competitive salary of £29,430 per year
2. 80% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
3. Free meals and healthy snacks
4. Accredited training and career development for Level 3 staff
5. Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption leave
6. Wellbeing support, rewards, and team events
7. Birthday day off
8. Competitive pension and enhanced holiday allowance
Your Role
As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting children’s learning and development at every stage. You will work closely with your team to create a safe, engaging environment and build strong, trusting relationships with families.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this Level 3 Early Years Practitioner role, you will need:
9. A minimum Level 3 UK-recognised Early Years qualification
10. Strong understanding of EYFS
11. Good knowledge of safeguarding practices
12. A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to early years education
Apply Today
If you are a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in a supportive and high-quality early years setting, send your CV to Clarus Education today. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 working days.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.