Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner! Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Granta Park, we’re looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together! To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you: WELCOME BONUS: £1000 Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family. Holiday and Celebrations : 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off! Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services. Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards. Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community. Pay: up to £31,075 per Annum based on experience ( 40 hours per week ). Working Hours: Flexible shifts between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday - 40 hours over 4 full days OR 37.5 hours over 3 full days & 2 half days. Location: The Old Station Nursery Granta Park, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6GP About our Nursery The Old Station Nursery Granta Park is a premium nursery offering four extra learning enhancements for our children; these are Organic growing, Cookery and Language lessons; all delivered in a Montessori inspired way which encourages practical learning at each child’s unique pace.The nursery is located in Granta Park, conveniently located just 5 minutes from M11/A505 junction with quick access to central Cambridge with ample parking. It is a truly unique setting with an onsite Nuffield Health Gym and Restaurant that our team benefit from a 50% discount! As well as beautiful local nature walks to enjoy on your lunchbreak. Own transport is required due to the Nursery being located on the Science Business Park, offering plenty of free on-site parking. Our Nursery is also commutable by the local no.13 bus and Granta Park commuter buses travelling to Cambridge and Whittlesford (further information below) • Granta Park provides a fleet of commuter bus services, one from Cambridge Train Station with stops at Hills Road and Addenbrookes Hospital, and Whittlesford Parkway Station. • Local bus route available is No.13 Bus which is the local bus route to Great Abington Village (approx. 15 min walk to our Nursery) stopping at: Cambridge, Addenbrookes, Great Abington, Linton, Horseheath and Haverhill. What Your Role Involves As a valued member of our team, you’ll: Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive. Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework. Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents. Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care. Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates. INDA