Job Description
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner £1,000 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount
Salary: £28,600 per annum.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday Friday) with flexible options available
We re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Woodlands Day Nursery. You ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
The nursery is nestled in the heart of Woodlands Court, Oxted. Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary s Primary School, our nursery is a calm, inspiring space where children flourish and where you ll be supported to grow and thrive too.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here s what you ll enjoy:
£1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
£400 Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you re ready from day one
The Role
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
Build trusted relationships with children and families
Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere
About You
You re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
Level 3 childcare qualification
Confident written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience in an Early Years setting
Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Woodlands Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner £1,000 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount
Salary: £28,600 per annum.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday Friday) with flexible options available
We re on the lookout for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at Woodlands Day Nursery. You ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
The nursery is nestled in the heart of Woodlands Court, Oxted. Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary s Primary School, our nursery is a calm, inspiring space where children flourish and where you ll be supported to grow and thrive too.
Your Benefits
We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here s what you ll enjoy:
£1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
£400 Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply)
Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
75% Childcare Discount for your own children
Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
Company Pension and free on-site parking
DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
Uniform Provided: So you re ready from day one
The Role
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
Build trusted relationships with children and families
Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere
About You
You re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.
Essential:
Level 3 childcare qualification
Confident written and spoken English
Desirable:
Experience in an Early Years setting
Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why Join Us?
As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are committed 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Woodlands Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group