Nursery Practitioner

Location: The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £28,891 per annum

At Fordingbridge Day Nursery , we’re passionate about creating a nurturing and emotionally secure environment where children feel valued and free to grow at their own pace. Our beautiful, grade 2 listed building features four thoughtfully 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.

At Family First , 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.

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting 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 key priorities and company policies.
• Prioritize children's emotional well-being above all else.

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
• Over 1 year’s experience 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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School 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.