Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Contract type: Full time- Perm - 37 hours per week Hourly rate: £13.08 per hour Manor Farm Nursery, part of the Family First group, is a welcoming and nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn through curiosity, exploration, and meaningful play experiences. We are passionate about delivering high-quality early years education and creating an environment where children, families, and staff feel supported and valued. Our nursery offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to support children's development at every stage. Through child-led learning and in-the-moment planning, we create opportunities for children to explore, discover, and build confidence in a safe and stimulating environment. At Manor Farm Nursery, we pride ourselves on our supportive team culture. We believe in investing in our people, encouraging professional growth, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. A welcoming and supportive team environment A thorough induction and buddy system Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Career progression opportunities within Family First A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance Competitive salary and benefits package If you are a passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioner looking to join a supportive and inspiring setting, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to the Manor Farm Nursery team. Requirements Support the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times Support the Key Person in building strong relationships with children and families Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities Observe children's development and contribute to learning records and assessments Support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of practice Support daily routines including mealtimes, sleep times, and personal care Promote positive behaviour and independence in children Communicate effectively with parents and carers as appropriate Ensure compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements Participate in team meetings and training opportunities Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Manor Farm 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Contract type: Full time- Perm - 37 hours per week Hourly rate: £13.08 per hour Manor Farm Nursery, part of the Family First group, is a welcoming and nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn through curiosity, exploration, and meaningful play experiences. We are passionate about delivering high-quality early years education and creating an environment where children, families, and staff feel supported and valued. Our nursery offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to support children's development at every stage. Through child-led learning and in-the-moment planning, we create opportunities for children to explore, discover, and build confidence in a safe and stimulating environment. At Manor Farm Nursery, we pride ourselves on our supportive team culture. We believe in investing in our people, encouraging professional growth, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. A welcoming and supportive team environment A thorough induction and buddy system Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Career progression opportunities within Family First A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance Competitive salary and benefits package If you are a passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioner looking to join a supportive and inspiring setting, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to the Manor Farm Nursery team. Requirements Support the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times Support the Key Person in building strong relationships with children and families Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities Observe children's development and contribute to learning records and assessments Support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of practice Support daily routines including mealtimes, sleep times, and personal care Promote positive behaviour and independence in children Communicate effectively with parents and carers as appropriate Ensure compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements Participate in team meetings and training opportunities Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Manor Farm 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.
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford London Road Salary: £27,768 per annum Just Imagine Day Nursery in Wickford (London Road) is excited to offer a rare opportunity for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team full-time. In our latest Ofsted report, Wickford London Road received praise for the strong support from our manager, who was noted for being "responsive and listening to staff" and "reflective of staff's practice, continuously striving to improve their knowledge and skills." Come join our team, where you'll be supported in your role, encouraged to strive for excellence, and given opportunities for growth and career development. The nursery is open from 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday to Friday and you would be required to work shifts between these times, 40 hours per week. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Just Imagine Day Nursery Wickford Station Avenur 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford London Road Salary: £27,768 per annum Just Imagine Day Nursery in Wickford (London Road) is excited to offer a rare opportunity for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team full-time. In our latest Ofsted report, Wickford London Road received praise for the strong support from our manager, who was noted for being "responsive and listening to staff" and "reflective of staff's practice, continuously striving to improve their knowledge and skills." Come join our team, where you'll be supported in your role, encouraged to strive for excellence, and given opportunities for growth and career development. The nursery is open from 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday to Friday and you would be required to work shifts between these times, 40 hours per week. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Just Imagine Day Nursery Wickford Station Avenur 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School Hours: Perm up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday Our beautiful nursery, consists of three main buildings and provides quality childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in offering stimulating and purposeful learning experiences, encouraging parental involvement, and fostering strong community connections. Each week, our children take part in Jo Jingles, where they enjoy engaging with music in a fun and interactive way. At Footsteps, we understand that a child's early years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That's why we are committed to creating nurturing environments supported by high-quality teams, ensuring exceptional care and education for all children and their families. Our Footsteps Lichfield Nursery & Pre-School Our highly trained team is passionate about giving every child the best start in life by providing opportunities that allow them to truly flourish. Our carefully designed rooms offer a safe, stimulating, and educational environment, complemented by a large outdoor space accessible to all age groups. A key feature of our outdoor learning is Forest School, which promotes sensory exploration and child-led play. This approach nurtures curiosity and inspires a love of the natural world. At Footsteps, we are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring families and children always receive the very best start in life - by staying One Step Ahead in Childcare . Requirements What we need from you? - Passion and commitment for working in childcare - Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week - Commitment to continual development - Have sound Knowledge of EYFS - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educato r Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School Hours: Perm up to 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday Our beautiful nursery, consists of three main buildings and provides quality childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in offering stimulating and purposeful learning experiences, encouraging parental involvement, and fostering strong community connections. Each week, our children take part in Jo Jingles, where they enjoy engaging with music in a fun and interactive way. At Footsteps, we understand that a child's early years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That's why we are committed to creating nurturing environments supported by high-quality teams, ensuring exceptional care and education for all children and their families. Our Footsteps Lichfield Nursery & Pre-School Our highly trained team is passionate about giving every child the best start in life by providing opportunities that allow them to truly flourish. Our carefully designed rooms offer a safe, stimulating, and educational environment, complemented by a large outdoor space accessible to all age groups. A key feature of our outdoor learning is Forest School, which promotes sensory exploration and child-led play. This approach nurtures curiosity and inspires a love of the natural world. At Footsteps, we are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring families and children always receive the very best start in life - by staying One Step Ahead in Childcare . Requirements What we need from you? - Passion and commitment for working in childcare - Ability to work shifts between 7.00-6.00pm Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week - Commitment to continual development - Have sound Knowledge of EYFS - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 3, EY Educato r Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School 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.
Family First Nursery Group
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Are you passionate about early years education and looking to grow your career in a supportive, inspiring environment? Join our friendly team at CherryGrove Nursery where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, and learning! Role: Level 2 Practitioner Location: Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, Wycombe, HP12 3NU Hours: 31 hours per week Salary: £12.84 per hour Why You'll Love Working With Us: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus your birthday Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members. Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression. Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme! Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family! Onsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: Career Progression Opportunities! Your Role As a Practitioner you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met What We're Looking For A Level 2 childcare qualification (essential). Fluent in written and spoken English (essential). At least one year of experience working in Early Years. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements. Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and grow your career in a nurturing environment, apply today and become part of our CherryGrove Nursery! CherryGrove 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about early years education and looking to grow your career in a supportive, inspiring environment? Join our friendly team at CherryGrove Nursery where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, and learning! Role: Level 2 Practitioner Location: Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, Wycombe, HP12 3NU Hours: 31 hours per week Salary: £12.84 per hour Why You'll Love Working With Us: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus your birthday Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members. Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression. Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme! Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family! Onsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: Career Progression Opportunities! Your Role As a Practitioner you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met What We're Looking For A Level 2 childcare qualification (essential). Fluent in written and spoken English (essential). At least one year of experience working in Early Years. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements. Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and grow your career in a nurturing environment, apply today and become part of our CherryGrove Nursery! CherryGrove 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Stafford, Staffordshire
Footsteps Nursery Stafford Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 20 hours per week Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30am-6pm Salary: £13,803.20 per annum Footsteps Nursery Stafford nursery is set within a beautiful period property on Newport Road. We provide high-quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years in a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Our dedicated team builds strong relationships with children and families, supporting each child's wellbeing, development and individual interests through a balance of adult-led learning and child-initiated play. With a fabulous outdoor garden, on-site forest school area and outdoor log classroom, we offer unique opportunities for children to explore, discover and develop a lifelong love of nature. We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role requires working 20 hours per week over two days, with shifts of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 2 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Footsteps Stafford Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Footsteps Nursery Stafford Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 20 hours per week Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30am-6pm Salary: £13,803.20 per annum Footsteps Nursery Stafford nursery is set within a beautiful period property on Newport Road. We provide high-quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years in a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Our dedicated team builds strong relationships with children and families, supporting each child's wellbeing, development and individual interests through a balance of adult-led learning and child-initiated play. With a fabulous outdoor garden, on-site forest school area and outdoor log classroom, we offer unique opportunities for children to explore, discover and develop a lifelong love of nature. We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role requires working 20 hours per week over two days, with shifts of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 2 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Footsteps Stafford Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
school Room Manager Hours: Full time /Perm / 4-5 days a week 34-42.5hrs We are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Manager to join our clients wonderful Nursery. You must be dedicated to ensure your room runs smoothly. You expect you to be a dedicated and ambitious Preschool Room Manager. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support and carryout 1-1 meetings and supervisions to support checking staff knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures and child development and EYFS. In line with our standards for pedagogy, lead and support the curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children in line with the Quality Assurance Framework. Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures through their individual impact statements and their practice. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parents, professionals and colleagues. Support and manage Keeping Everyone Safe policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor and improve the practices and behaviours that underpin a high performing safety culture To be the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies in the nursery when the designated DSL. To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior. In collaboration with Nursery manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth Ensuring commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs and ensuring purchasing is made inline with the procurement guidelines. Engage with the Local Authority and understand the local offer to support the practice in all areas of the nursery Continuation of personal professional development to ensure during periods of full responsibility of the nursery knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of the designated person in charge and responsible for leading the setting. To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and across the broader business when required. Attendance at staff meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional development Responsible for: Providing strong and clear line management for a Nursery team including mentoring of the wider leadership team including the third in charge role, room leaders and colleagues. Plan and demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings and managing the rostering in line with regulatory standards. Ensure strong and effective performance management and monitoring processes, with the ability to demonstrate impact and show improvements in performance, leading to the highest quality provision as set out in the Quality Assurance Framework, improved inspection ratings, full regulatory compliance, high levels of customer and employee satisfaction and growth. Leading a Health and Safety Culture where you ensure all team members recognise the part they each play in ensuring robust procedures are followed for Policies and Procedures and the regulatory standards set by our regulator. Ensuring you provide an environment which a strong focus on our customer and practitioner engagement and provide guidance to practitioners. Undertake regular 1-1/supervision meetings with staff to plan and provide suitable professional development activities and opportunities for personal growth within a culture of self-driven development, to promote individual and team expertise in all aspects of nursery development and learning, to secure a highly effective, motivated and innovative team. Essential Experience: Working in collaboration with colleagues and the Nursery Manager in achieving positive working relationships through effective communication leadership and guidance and support of all members of the nursery team. A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications since qualifying Proven experience of working in early years education settings with successful Qualifications: Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential) 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential) Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent -ideal Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential) Evidence of continuous professional development Undergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable) EYPP/EYTT or QTS post graduate status (Desirable) Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as necessary
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
school Room Manager Hours: Full time /Perm / 4-5 days a week 34-42.5hrs We are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Manager to join our clients wonderful Nursery. You must be dedicated to ensure your room runs smoothly. You expect you to be a dedicated and ambitious Preschool Room Manager. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead mentor and inspire a team to deliver the highest care and educations standards and support and carryout 1-1 meetings and supervisions to support checking staff knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures and child development and EYFS. In line with our standards for pedagogy, lead and support the curriculum to ensure a child-centred approach to operating all aspects of the nursery and ensure the observation and planning process meets the needs of all children in line with the Quality Assurance Framework. Ensuring internal policies and procedures and legislation from governing bodies are adhered to and team members can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Policies and Procedures through their individual impact statements and their practice. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication with all stakeholders of the nursery and wider community including parents, professionals and colleagues. Support and manage Keeping Everyone Safe policies and procedures and continuously demonstrate, monitor and improve the practices and behaviours that underpin a high performing safety culture To be the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery and hold overall responsibility for the day to day management of safeguarding and child protection policies in the nursery when the designated DSL. To lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children and promoting professional staff behavior. In collaboration with Nursery manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and additional requirements for personal development plans including coaching and mentoring for all staff Fulfil their roles, responsibilities and legislation duty in relation to safeguarding children by ensure that they have read understood and implement the Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Ensure that they have completed Child Protection training every two years as set out in the Child Protection Policy and that this training impacts on their ability to safeguard the children in their care Working as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation. Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers to support the retention and ongoing occupancy growth Ensuring commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIs and ensuring purchasing is made inline with the procurement guidelines. Engage with the Local Authority and understand the local offer to support the practice in all areas of the nursery Continuation of personal professional development to ensure during periods of full responsibility of the nursery knowledge and skills are up to date, full, and relevant to the role of the designated person in charge and responsible for leading the setting. To provide support for your colleagues within the nursery and across the broader business when required. Attendance at staff meetings and training sessions to ensure continuous professional development Responsible for: Providing strong and clear line management for a Nursery team including mentoring of the wider leadership team including the third in charge role, room leaders and colleagues. Plan and demonstrate a clear understanding of efficient staff deployment, matching staff hours to FTE bookings and managing the rostering in line with regulatory standards. Ensure strong and effective performance management and monitoring processes, with the ability to demonstrate impact and show improvements in performance, leading to the highest quality provision as set out in the Quality Assurance Framework, improved inspection ratings, full regulatory compliance, high levels of customer and employee satisfaction and growth. Leading a Health and Safety Culture where you ensure all team members recognise the part they each play in ensuring robust procedures are followed for Policies and Procedures and the regulatory standards set by our regulator. Ensuring you provide an environment which a strong focus on our customer and practitioner engagement and provide guidance to practitioners. Undertake regular 1-1/supervision meetings with staff to plan and provide suitable professional development activities and opportunities for personal growth within a culture of self-driven development, to promote individual and team expertise in all aspects of nursery development and learning, to secure a highly effective, motivated and innovative team. Essential Experience: Working in collaboration with colleagues and the Nursery Manager in achieving positive working relationships through effective communication leadership and guidance and support of all members of the nursery team. A strong record of on-going training and/or professional qualifications since qualifying Proven experience of working in early years education settings with successful Qualifications: Full and relevant level 3 qualification (essential) 12 hours paediatric first aid and first aid at work (essential) Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent -ideal Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential) Evidence of continuous professional development Undergraduate or Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies or other relevant subject (Desirable) EYPP/EYTT or QTS post graduate status (Desirable) Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel as necessary
Family First Nursery Group
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
We are looking for a passionate Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join the team at our The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School. Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE Salary - £27,206.40 per annum 40 hours per week Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School is a charming and welcoming setting located in the heart of Bourne End. Housed in a beautifully converted Methodist Church, spread across two floors, it is just a 6 minute walk from Bourne End Train Station with convenient street parking available, making it easily accessible for commuters. Our nursery offers a variety of extra curricular activities, including French lessons, and features a spacious outdoors area with a mud kitchen, providing children with ample of opportunities to learn and explore in a hands-on, engaging environment. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up-to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links: 6 minute walk from Bourne End Train Station As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a passionate Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join the team at our The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School. Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE Salary - £27,206.40 per annum 40 hours per week Level 2 Childcare Qualification is essential The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School is a charming and welcoming setting located in the heart of Bourne End. Housed in a beautifully converted Methodist Church, spread across two floors, it is just a 6 minute walk from Bourne End Train Station with convenient street parking available, making it easily accessible for commuters. Our nursery offers a variety of extra curricular activities, including French lessons, and features a spacious outdoors area with a mud kitchen, providing children with ample of opportunities to learn and explore in a hands-on, engaging environment. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up-to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Transport Links: 6 minute walk from Bourne End Train Station As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent Monday - Friday I 40 hours per week - £13.47 per hour Footsteps Nursery Cannock is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages. Responsibilities but not limited to: - Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children - Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children - Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met - Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development - Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development - To be fun, caring and friendly - To promote a high-quality learning environment Requirements What do we need from you? Passion and commitment to working in childcare Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week Commitment to continual development Have sound Knowledge of EYFS NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Nursery Cannock 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.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent Monday - Friday I 40 hours per week - £13.47 per hour Footsteps Nursery Cannock is located in Orbital Plaza on Bridge Street in Cannock, the same plaza where the iconic Holiday Inn Tower can be seen, south of Cannock Town Centre. Conveniently situated we have fantastic transport links to the A5, A460, A34 and M6 Toll, allowing easy access for work commuters and families from neighbouring towns and villages. Responsibilities but not limited to: - Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children - Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children - Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met - Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development - Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development - To be fun, caring and friendly - To promote a high-quality learning environment Requirements What do we need from you? Passion and commitment to working in childcare Ability to work shifts between 7.30-6.00pm Monday to Friday working between 30 hours per week Commitment to continual development Have sound Knowledge of EYFS NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ level 2 or 3, EY Educator Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Nursery Cannock 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.
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday - £13.61 per hour / £27,206 per annum We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with management, colleagues and parents. Zipadee Day Nursery has expansive outdoor gardens designed for adventure, including a giant sandpit, mud kitchen, climbing areas, outdoor mark-making stations, and cosy story hideaways. It really embraces outdoor learning and encourages children to explore, get messy, and develop their independence through play. Benefit Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Zipadee 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday - £13.61 per hour / £27,206 per annum We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with management, colleagues and parents. Zipadee Day Nursery has expansive outdoor gardens designed for adventure, including a giant sandpit, mud kitchen, climbing areas, outdoor mark-making stations, and cosy story hideaways. It really embraces outdoor learning and encourages children to explore, get messy, and develop their independence through play. Benefit Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Zipadee 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Hayling Island, Hampshire
Nursery: CherryHarbour Day Nursery, St Marys Road, Hayling Island PO11 9DD Salary: £26,707 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round. CherryHarbour Day Nursery is excited to welcome a dedicated Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to work in our Toddlers room on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week.The nursery is based in Hayling Island, Hampshire and is based across two sites sharing with Mengham Primary school. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfil your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! 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. CherryHarbour 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
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Nursery: CherryHarbour Day Nursery, St Marys Road, Hayling Island PO11 9DD Salary: £26,707 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round. CherryHarbour Day Nursery is excited to welcome a dedicated Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to work in our Toddlers room on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week.The nursery is based in Hayling Island, Hampshire and is based across two sites sharing with Mengham Primary school. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfil your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! 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. CherryHarbour 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
Family First Nursery Group
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road Permanent up to 40 hours per week - open to flexibility Monday - Friday £12.84 per hour About Us: We are: Defined by Family. We're a family by name, and we're a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are. This position would suit an experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Requirements Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: - Full and relevant 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential - Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential - Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old Desirable - Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable - Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential - Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road 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.2
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road Permanent up to 40 hours per week - open to flexibility Monday - Friday £12.84 per hour About Us: We are: Defined by Family. We're a family by name, and we're a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are. This position would suit an experienced Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity. Requirements Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience: - Full and relevant 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential - Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential - Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old Desirable - Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable - Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential - Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Footsteps Nursery Lichfield Road 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.2
Are you a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner looking for a role where you feel supported, valued and genuinely appreciated ? Join Head Start Day Nursery & Pre School - Crews Hill. Location: Theobalds Park Road, Crews Hill, Enfield, EN2 9BD Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (5 days) Salary: £28,080 per year recently increased Qualification: Full & relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential) The nursery is Ofsted rated Good set in beautiful surroundings, where a supportive team is backed by an exciting refurbishment creating fresh, modern spaces for children and staff to enjoy. Easily accessible by rail via Crews Hill station, with free onsite parking and convenient access from Enfield Town, Gordon Hill, the A10 and M25. Why Join Us? You'll receive: 75% childcare discount for staff children 24 days annual leave + bank holidays Paid day off for your birthday Refer a friend bonus of up to £750 Health & wellbeing support , including confidential EAP Ongoing training and career development Free parking & excellent transport links What you will be doing: Working closely with your Room Leader and a supportive management team , you'll: Provide high quality care and learning in line with EYFS Build positive relationships with children and families Contribute ideas to planning - your voice matters Maintain a safe, calm and welcoming environment Feel supported to meet safeguarding and Ofsted expectations. You'll never be left to "manage everything alone". What We're Looking For Full & relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification At least 1 year's experience in an Early Years setting Good knowledge of the EYFS framework Clear communication in spoken and written English A team player who enjoys working with children and colleagues Apply today and join a nursery where your experience is valued and your wellbeing matters. 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. Head Start Day Nursery & Pre-School 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Are you a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner looking for a role where you feel supported, valued and genuinely appreciated ? Join Head Start Day Nursery & Pre School - Crews Hill. Location: Theobalds Park Road, Crews Hill, Enfield, EN2 9BD Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (5 days) Salary: £28,080 per year recently increased Qualification: Full & relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential) The nursery is Ofsted rated Good set in beautiful surroundings, where a supportive team is backed by an exciting refurbishment creating fresh, modern spaces for children and staff to enjoy. Easily accessible by rail via Crews Hill station, with free onsite parking and convenient access from Enfield Town, Gordon Hill, the A10 and M25. Why Join Us? You'll receive: 75% childcare discount for staff children 24 days annual leave + bank holidays Paid day off for your birthday Refer a friend bonus of up to £750 Health & wellbeing support , including confidential EAP Ongoing training and career development Free parking & excellent transport links What you will be doing: Working closely with your Room Leader and a supportive management team , you'll: Provide high quality care and learning in line with EYFS Build positive relationships with children and families Contribute ideas to planning - your voice matters Maintain a safe, calm and welcoming environment Feel supported to meet safeguarding and Ofsted expectations. You'll never be left to "manage everything alone". What We're Looking For Full & relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification At least 1 year's experience in an Early Years setting Good knowledge of the EYFS framework Clear communication in spoken and written English A team player who enjoys working with children and colleagues Apply today and join a nursery where your experience is valued and your wellbeing matters. 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. Head Start Day Nursery & Pre-School 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 2 Nursery Practitioner - 75% Childcare Discount Salary: £30,045 per annum Hours: Full-time (34 hours per week, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday) with flexible options available Location: Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, Winchester (free onsite parking) Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You. At Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You'll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. Your Benefits We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here's what you'll enjoy: 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 2 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 2 childcare qualification Confident written and spoken English Desirable: Experience in an Early Years setting Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices Why Join Us? Our purpose built barn style nursery, set within an acre of land in the rural surroundings offers versatile multi-purpose spaces with standout outdoor provisions inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. 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. Woodhams Farm Day 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
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Level 2 Nursery Practitioner - 75% Childcare Discount Salary: £30,045 per annum Hours: Full-time (34 hours per week, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday) with flexible options available Location: Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, Winchester (free onsite parking) Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You. At Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You'll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. Your Benefits We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here's what you'll enjoy: 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 2 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 2 childcare qualification Confident written and spoken English Desirable: Experience in an Early Years setting Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices Why Join Us? Our purpose built barn style nursery, set within an acre of land in the rural surroundings offers versatile multi-purpose spaces with standout outdoor provisions inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. 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. Woodhams Farm Day 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
Nursery: Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange - Kent View Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4JX Role: Nursery Pracitioner- Level 2 Salary: £27,040 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange , a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 2 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Situated in a residential area, the nursery has its own Car park available to staff. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave : 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfil your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! 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. Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange - Kent View Road, Vange, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4JX Role: Nursery Pracitioner- Level 2 Salary: £27,040 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange , a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 2 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room! The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Situated in a residential area, the nursery has its own Car park available to staff. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave : 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. What we are looking for: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Apply now to join our family, fulfil your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! 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. Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange 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 2 Nursery Practitioner - 75% Childcare Discount Salary: £20,888.40 per annum Hours: Full-time (30 hours per week, Tuesday-Thursday) with flexible options available Location: Cherrystone Nursery, Stoneleigh, Epsom (local bus stop and train station + free onsite parking) Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You. At Cherrystone Nursery, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You'll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. Your Benefits We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here's what you'll enjoy: 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 2 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 2 childcare qualification Confident written and spoken English Desirable: Experience in an Early Years setting Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices Why Join Us? Following an exciting garden refurbishment, the nursery now offers two large, age specific outdoor spaces, Inside, children enjoy five large, spacious rooms designed to spark curiosity and support every stage of development. 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. Cherrystone 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
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Level 2 Nursery Practitioner - 75% Childcare Discount Salary: £20,888.40 per annum Hours: Full-time (30 hours per week, Tuesday-Thursday) with flexible options available Location: Cherrystone Nursery, Stoneleigh, Epsom (local bus stop and train station + free onsite parking) Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You. At Cherrystone Nursery, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You'll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. Your Benefits We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here's what you'll enjoy: 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 2 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 2 childcare qualification Confident written and spoken English Desirable: Experience in an Early Years setting Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices Why Join Us? Following an exciting garden refurbishment, the nursery now offers two large, age specific outdoor spaces, Inside, children enjoy five large, spacious rooms designed to spark curiosity and support every stage of development. 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. Cherrystone 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
Are you passionate about early years education and looking to grow your career in a supportive, inspiring environment? Join our friendly team at Play Away Day Nursery - City , where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, and learning! Role: Level 2 Practitioner Location: Southampton Hours: 40 hours per week Working hours : Monday- Friday 11am-2pm Salary: £27,185 per annum/£13.07 per hour Why You'll Love Working With Us: Annual Leave : Starting at 24 days, plus your birthday Childcare Discounts : 75% off nursery fees for team members. Health and Wellbeing : Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline. Development : Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression. Company Pension : Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme! Referral Program : Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family! Onsite Parking : Access to free onsite Parking Company Events : Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: Career Progression Opportunities! Your Role As a Pracitioner you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met What We're Looking For A Level 2 childcare qualification (essential). Fluent in written and spoken English (essential). At least one year of experience working in Early Years. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements. Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and grow your career in a nurturing environment, apply today and become part of our Play away Day Nursery family! Playaway City Day 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about early years education and looking to grow your career in a supportive, inspiring environment? Join our friendly team at Play Away Day Nursery - City , where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, and learning! Role: Level 2 Practitioner Location: Southampton Hours: 40 hours per week Working hours : Monday- Friday 11am-2pm Salary: £27,185 per annum/£13.07 per hour Why You'll Love Working With Us: Annual Leave : Starting at 24 days, plus your birthday Childcare Discounts : 75% off nursery fees for team members. Health and Wellbeing : Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline. Development : Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression. Company Pension : Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme! Referral Program : Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family! Onsite Parking : Access to free onsite Parking Company Events : Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: Career Progression Opportunities! Your Role As a Pracitioner you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met What We're Looking For A Level 2 childcare qualification (essential). Fluent in written and spoken English (essential). At least one year of experience working in Early Years. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements. Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives and grow your career in a nurturing environment, apply today and become part of our Play away Day Nursery family! Playaway City Day 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Rushden, Northamptonshire
Are you ready to join a team that parents say 'the staff went above and beyond to help me, they are absolutely amazing.' We are currently recruiting for Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 at our Rushden Day Nursery. Hours: 40 hours- 4.5 days per week Salary: £13.08 per hour. Rushden Day Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to join the team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be joining a team that is committed to providing excellent childcare in a friendly, welcoming and secure surrounding. As a setting we have a nursery catering for children from 0-5 years and an out of school club catering for children up to 12 years old. This role will either be working within the rooms from 0-3 years or supporting the pre school children and out of school club ranging from 3 - 12 years depending on the best fit for the right candidate. Our nursery is rated by Ofsted as GOOD and we strive for this high quality every day, are you ready to join a team of high quality, knowledgeable practitioners to support our families and children? Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Rushden 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to join a team that parents say 'the staff went above and beyond to help me, they are absolutely amazing.' We are currently recruiting for Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 at our Rushden Day Nursery. Hours: 40 hours- 4.5 days per week Salary: £13.08 per hour. Rushden Day Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to join the team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be joining a team that is committed to providing excellent childcare in a friendly, welcoming and secure surrounding. As a setting we have a nursery catering for children from 0-5 years and an out of school club catering for children up to 12 years old. This role will either be working within the rooms from 0-3 years or supporting the pre school children and out of school club ranging from 3 - 12 years depending on the best fit for the right candidate. Our nursery is rated by Ofsted as GOOD and we strive for this high quality every day, are you ready to join a team of high quality, knowledgeable practitioners to support our families and children? Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Rushden 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Buckden, Cambridgeshire
Buckden Day Nursery Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Hours: Part Time or Full Time hours will be considered (starting from 2 full days per week up to 4 full days per week). Salary: £13.26 per hour Buckden Day Nursery are curiosity approach accredited and full of natural heuristic resources, come and join us and be wowed by our inspirational environments and in the moment planning that supports children's exploration and understanding of the world. The nursery building is made up of small intimate rooms allowing free flow between different dedicated spaces for the children and staff, ready to get messy lets go in the art room, want to role play, come and join our home corner area, regardless of your interests we've got something for you! Being set in a beautiful village allows us to go for local walks regularly and really embed ourselves into our community. As a team we love spending time outside, not just on walks but in our large spacious gardens. The children enjoy spending time in the allotment area, mud kitchens and sunken sandpits with separate areas for our youngest children so all rooms can be in the garden simultaneously Over the coming months our pre school children are thrilled to be starting forest school at the local school grounds and within our garden we are opening our woodwork station for some hands on learning and risk taking in a safe environment! We have a well established team that feel like a family with a mixture of ages and up to 20 years service. When joining the team you will be joining a support network who value you, your ideas, opinions and ambitions. With a thorough induction process, buddy system and opportunities for inspirational continuous development and learning. Requirements Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Buckden 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Buckden Day Nursery Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Hours: Part Time or Full Time hours will be considered (starting from 2 full days per week up to 4 full days per week). Salary: £13.26 per hour Buckden Day Nursery are curiosity approach accredited and full of natural heuristic resources, come and join us and be wowed by our inspirational environments and in the moment planning that supports children's exploration and understanding of the world. The nursery building is made up of small intimate rooms allowing free flow between different dedicated spaces for the children and staff, ready to get messy lets go in the art room, want to role play, come and join our home corner area, regardless of your interests we've got something for you! Being set in a beautiful village allows us to go for local walks regularly and really embed ourselves into our community. As a team we love spending time outside, not just on walks but in our large spacious gardens. The children enjoy spending time in the allotment area, mud kitchens and sunken sandpits with separate areas for our youngest children so all rooms can be in the garden simultaneously Over the coming months our pre school children are thrilled to be starting forest school at the local school grounds and within our garden we are opening our woodwork station for some hands on learning and risk taking in a safe environment! We have a well established team that feel like a family with a mixture of ages and up to 20 years service. When joining the team you will be joining a support network who value you, your ideas, opinions and ambitions. With a thorough induction process, buddy system and opportunities for inspirational continuous development and learning. Requirements Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements and skills: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable Benefits Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual leave: 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme 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. Buckden 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.
Family First Nursery Group
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
Looking for a qualified practitioner role where you'll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Handkerchief Nursery Location: High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA, UK Annual salary: £26,540.80 per annum Hours: Perm 40 hours per week Monday - Friday About Us: Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way. Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families. Why join us? Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up-to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays - Christmas Closure Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Handkercheif 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. Why Join Us? (Family First Nurseries) We truly value our team and offer an excellent benefits package, including: As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need:
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Looking for a qualified practitioner role where you'll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Handkerchief Nursery Location: High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA, UK Annual salary: £26,540.80 per annum Hours: Perm 40 hours per week Monday - Friday About Us: Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. We believe in providing stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities for all our children, inviting parents to join in activities and supporting our community. Additionally, all of our children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive and engage with the music in a fun and stimulating way. Children's earliest years are fundamental to shape their lifelong outcomes; therefore, we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our teams and their families. Why join us? Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up-to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members's Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays - Christmas Closure Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. Handkercheif 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. Why Join Us? (Family First Nurseries) We truly value our team and offer an excellent benefits package, including: As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need:
Brimpton House Nursery Job role: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £27,206 per annum Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. The Brimpton House Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Brimpton House Nursery Job role: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £27,206 per annum Brimpton House Day Nursery is situated on the High Street of Kelvedon, close to local shops and houses with many of our parents commuting into London, Colchester and Chelmsford. Nearby Kelvedon Train Station which is just a 10 -minute walk to the nursery. Free parking is available on the front street of the nursery. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Excellent Transport Links As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop. Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities. Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management. Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable 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. The Brimpton House Day Nursery and Preschool 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.
