Join Childbase Partnership and Be Part of Something Extraordinary
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) Location: Berryfields Day Nursery, Aylesbury (HP18 1BB) Contract: Permanent | 2040 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Working Pattern: MondayFriday, varied shifts between 07:3018:30 Choose a 4 or 5 day working week Salary: £25,937.60 £31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) £12.47 £14.98 per hour
A Career Where You Truly Belong Since 1989, Childbase Partnership has been delivering outstanding childcare across our nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase. Our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute .
We dont offer jobs we offer long-term careers, where colleagues are supported to grow, succeed, and make a real difference every day.
Why Join Us? Exceptional annual leave
23 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service
Paid bank holidays included
Outstanding worklife balance
Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days
Take your leave or sell accrued days tax-free
Industry-leading childcare discount
75% discount on childcare fees (40% grandparent discount)
Available from your first day
Exclusive partner benefits
Long-service awards
Qualification bonuses
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Health & wellbeing support
Free meals while at work
Mental health and occupational health support
Flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service
Career development
Dedicated team inset days
Online learning, CPD, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy
About Us Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice. When we succeed, we all benefit from an annual tax-free dividend .
Sector leaders: Ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
Community focused: Proud to have raised over £3.5 million for charity .
Environmentally responsible: All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy .
About You You are a passionate and professional early years practitioner who:
Holds a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above
Has strong knowledge of the EYFS, enabling you to act as a Key Person
Plans and delivers high-quality, engaging activities that support learning through play
Observes, assesses, and records childrens development effectively
Is committed to safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported
Enjoys working collaboratively with children, parents, and colleagues, building positive relationships through clear communication
Equality, Inclusion & Next Steps We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will confirm whether the next step is an interview.
Important information:
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check .
Not early years qualified yet? Visit our Careers Page to explore alternative opportunities with us.
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