Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner
Required for June 2026
Full Time
Hoe Bridge School seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. As part of the Nursery Team at the Greenfield Little School, you will be working with children from six months and will be responsible to the Nursery Manager. You will be well-qualified and energetic with vision, purpose, warmth and humour, someone who works positively with colleagues and derives satisfaction from caring for and encouraging all children. You will hold an appropriate Early Years or Child Care qualification equivalent to Level 2 or 3 and have experience of working with children from six months to four years. You will be friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident dealing with parents, staff and pupils.
Greenfield Little School is a well-established, nurturing early years setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 4+ years. Operating year-round, Little School supports each child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into Reception in the September prior to their fifth birthday. As an integral part of Hoe Bridge School, it reflects the same ethos, combining a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong focus on purposeful learning and development.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
* Discretionary Day Off - an extra “you-day” (after successful probation period).
* Up to two days off per year for good attendance.
* Buy up to one week additional annual leave.
* 4.5 day working week- a morning or afternoon off each week!
* Referral bonus.
* Employee Assistance Programme - for confidential support when it matters most.
* Free hot lunches including salad bar and desserts (term time only).
* Free on-site parking available all year round.
* Time off between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).
* Support to grow your career. We invest in your future, from apprenticeships to fully supported qualifications, we deliver training in-house and with trusted external providers. You’ll gain the skills to do your job well, backed by a supportive team that shares best practice every step of the way.
Full details are available on the Hoe Bridge School website.
Applicants are expected to have previous experience within a school or nursery setting. An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification at Level 3 (or equivalent) is essential. Salary: FTE salary range will be between £25,651 and £28,217.
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Friday 29 May 2026
Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure