Overview
Job title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)
Job Reference: 2348885967-2
Date Posted: 11 September 2025
Recruiter: Family First Nursery Group
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: On Application
Sector: Primary
About the Role
Nursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester
Salary: £27,060.80 per annum ( £13.01 per hour)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round
Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Babies and Toddlers Rooms!
Holly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchester's amenities. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway.
Why Join Us
* £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
* Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid!
* Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
* Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
As Nursery Practitioner, you will
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, appropriate to their age and development.
* Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
* Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
* Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
* Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
* Attend regular team meetings to stay updated on priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
What we are looking for
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
* Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
* Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable
* Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable
Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Holly Corner Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families.
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