Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Position: Level 3 Practitioner

Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | £27,060.80 (£13.01 p/h) | Monday – Friday

At Footsteps, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service. Join us and be recognized for your hard work and commitment!

Our beautiful nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), is designed to provide a cozy, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in creating stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities, inviting parents to engage in activities, and supporting our community. Plus, all children participate in Jo Jingles every week, where they thrive through music in a fun and engaging way!

We understand that a child’s earliest years are crucial for shaping their lifelong outcomes. That’s why we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our families.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate: A genuine love for working in childcare.
• Flexible: Able to work shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Committed: Dedicated to continual professional development.
• Knowledgeable: Familiar with the EYFS framework.
• Qualified: Hold qualifications such as NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.

At Family First, we prioritize 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: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.

We are dedicated 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.

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

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.