Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner Level 3 at Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School!
Full or part-time positions available | £13.01 per hour (£27,060.80 FTE)
Plus a £400 Level 3 Qualification Recognition Bonus (paid after 6 months)
At Footsteps Stafford, your ideas, wellbeing, and career truly matter!
Become part of a nurturing team in a beautiful period property, complete with a large outdoor garden, on-site Forest School, and an outdoor classroom. Here, both staff and children flourish, and we can’t wait for you to join us!
What Makes Footsteps Unique?
* Experience a beautiful, homely environment with a fully equipped Forest School.
* Work with a supportive leadership team that values your voice and prioritizes your wellbeing.
* Enjoy a hands-on, friendly staff culture where you feel like part of a family.
* Access clear development pathways and funded training to help you grow.
* Benefit from flexible working hours (25–40 hours, shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM).
Your Role
* Create inspiring learning experiences for your key group of children.
* Build strong relationships with families and colleagues.
* Help shape a fun, caring, and stimulating environment.
* Support children in achieving their best through high-quality practice.
* Contribute your ideas and be part of our continuous improvement journey.
What You’ll Need
* A Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, CACHE, BTEC, EY Educator, etc.).
* A passion for childcare and a commitment to safeguarding.
* A positive, caring approach and a strong team spirit.
* Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Reliability and enthusiasm — we can teach the rest!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
* £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
* £400 Level 3 Recognition Bonus after 6 months.
* 24 days of holiday, plus your birthday paid off and bank holidays.
* 75% discount on nursery fees .
* Company pension plan.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme (confidential helpline).
* Ongoing CPD and tailored development plans.
* Employee referral incentives.
* Supportive induction and mentoring.
At Family First, we value, respect, and support everyone. We are committed to safeguarding children, celebrating diversity, and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We are dedicated 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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Join us at Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children and families!
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