We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Cherrystone Day Nursery. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Salary: £30,387.50 per annum.
Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours, Monday–Friday)
The Nursery is located next to Stoneleigh station with access to local shops within walking distance, the nursery is a converted building across two floors which provides spacious rooms and a staff room.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
· £400 Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply)
· Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
· 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
· 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
· Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
· Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
· Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
· Company Pension and free on-site parking
· DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
· Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
The Role
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
· Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
· Build trusted relationships with children and families
· Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere
About You
You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
· Level 3 childcare qualification
· Confident written and spoken English
Desirable:
· Experience in an Early Years setting
· Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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.
Cherrystone Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group