Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Up to £30,000
Join a well-established, family-run nursery rated Outstanding by Ofsted, where children spend their days exploring, creating and learning both indoors and in a dedicated forest school environment. This Nursery Practitioner role offers the chance to be fully involved in children’s development within a setting that values high-quality teaching, outdoor learning and professional growth.
Before You Apply
A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
Recent nursery experience within the EYFS is required.
You must be confident managing a key group without close supervision.
Key Job Details
* Up to £30,000 per year depending on experience
* 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days
* Full-time, permanent contract
* Private day nursery setting
* Outstanding Ofsted rating
* Daily access to forest school provision
* Onsite parking and pension scheme
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
* Significant outdoor learning built into weekly planning
* Autonomy to design activities based on children’s interests
* Trust to manage your own key children’s learning journeys
* Funded training and clear development pathways
* Opportunity to contribute to room setup and resource planning
* Established leadership team that values practitioner input
What You’ll Need
* Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
* Strong working knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework
* Experience as a key person with responsibility for planning and next steps
* Confident safeguarding knowledge and practical application
* Ability to communicate clearly with parents and colleagues
What You’ll Do
* Lead planning for your key children, tailoring activities to individual stages
* Deliver engaging indoor and outdoor experiences, including forest school sessions
* Use observations to inform next steps and adapt teaching approaches
* Take responsibility for maintaining an inspiring, well-resourced learning space
* Build professional partnerships with parents to support progress
* Uphold high standards of care, safety and compliance throughout the day
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Reference: WILL198200/DN
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