Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Location: CherryHarbour Day Nursery, St Marys Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9DD

Salary: £13.23 per hour / £27,518.40 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner ? We invite you to join our vibrant team in the Toddlers room at CherryHarbour Day Nursery, located in the beautiful Hayling Island, Hampshire. This is a full-time position where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young children!

At Family First, we believe in valuing our team members and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days of leave, plus bank holidays and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Childcare Discount: Get 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Growth: Benefit from personalized 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.

In this rewarding position, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Build professional relationships and report any concerns to management.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on priorities and policies.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).

Apply now to become part of our family, where every individual matters and contributes to our mission. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

CherryHarbour Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.