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)
Are you ready to make a difference? At Footsteps Stafford, part of the Family First Group, we believe in nurturing not just our children, but our staff too. Join us in a beautiful, supportive environment where your ideas and wellbeing truly matter!
What Makes Footsteps Unique?
* Experience a beautiful, homely environment with a fully equipped Forest School.
* Be part of a supportive leadership team that values your voice and prioritizes your wellbeing.
* Enjoy a hands-on, friendly staff culture where you feel like family.
* Access clear development pathways and funded training to help you grow.
* Benefit from flexibility in your schedule (25–40 hours, shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM).
Your Role
* Create inspiring learning experiences for your key group.
* 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 holiday, plus your birthday paid off and bank holidays.
* 75% discount on nursery fees.
* Company pension.
* 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.
Footsteps Stafford Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.
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