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 thrive, and we can’t wait for you to join us!
What Makes Footsteps Unique?
* A stunning, homely environment featuring a fully equipped Forest School.
* A supportive leadership team that values your voice and prioritizes your wellbeing.
* A friendly, hands-on staff culture where you’ll feel like part of a family.
* Clear development pathways and funded training to help you grow.
* 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 you 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 for your children.
* Company pension plan.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme, including a confidential helpline.
* Ongoing CPD and tailored development plans to support your growth.
* Employee referral incentives to reward your connections.
* Supportive induction and mentoring to help you settle in.
At Family First, everyone is valued, respected, and supported. 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.
Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School is proud to be part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.
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