Senior Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Third in Charge – Cherrywood Nursery
Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT
Contract: Permanent | 34 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.72

Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months)
Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months)

Step into a leadership role where your experience and passion for early years education will truly shine. Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities designed to spark curiosity and nurture development.

Our standout features include:

• A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area
• Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces
• A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames
• Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources
• A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities
• On-site kitchen with fresh, homemade meals prepared daily

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and rewarding start
• £400 Qualification Bonus – Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after 6 months
• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• Childcare Discount – 75% off nursery fees for your own children
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Confidential helpline access
• Career Development – Tailored training and clear progression pathways
• Pension Scheme – Competitive and secure
• Referral Bonuses – Help us grow and earn rewards
• Free Onsite Parking
• Team Events & Celebrations – Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year
• Career Progression Opportunities – Within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery group

• Lead by example, creating enriching experiences and environments for children
• Support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of every child
• Guide and mentor staff, ensuring high-quality observations and learning journals via EyLog
• Promote a strong key person approach and help identify training needs
• Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure compliance with EYFS
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and care

Note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery.

• ✅ Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
• ✅ 1+ year experience in Early Years – Essential
• ➕ 6+ months in a senior role – Desirable
• ➕ Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards – Desirable
• ➕ Montessori experience – Desirable
• ✅ Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential