Senior Nursery Practitioner

Location: Salisbury Road Burgate, Fordingbridge SP6 1LX

Position: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hrs/week) – Part-Time considered

Salary: £29,120 per annum

At Fordingbridge Day Nursery , we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and emotionally secure environment where children feel valued and free to grow at their own pace. Our charming grade 2 listed building features four beautifully designed rooms for children aged 3 months to 5 years, each with direct access to spacious outdoor areas that inspire exploration and play in nature.

We truly 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.
• Employee Discount / Childcare: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and support from mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Lead your room with creativity, warmth, and professionalism.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Maintain high-quality observations and records using EyLog and EyMan.
• Champion the key person approach and support staff development.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Essential: Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Essential: 1+ year experience in Early Years.
• Desirable: 6+ months in a senior/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.

Please note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery.

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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Fordingbridge Day Nursery 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.