Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Nestled in the heart of Oxted, our nursery is a home away from home —a warm, welcoming space where children feel safe, valued, and inspired every day. Just a 10-minute stroll from Oxted Station and steps away from St Mary's Primary School, we offer the perfect blend of convenience and calm. Inside, you'll find cozy, nurturing rooms filled with natural light and the gentle buzz of happy exploration. Our inviting outdoor play spaces encourage curiosity and confidence to bloom. Here, children flourish through care and connection, and our team is supported to grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure each child’s individual needs are met, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe and secure environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that support each child’s unique learning and development.
• Collaborate as a professional team member, demonstrating a flexible attitude and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report any health and safety matters to management.
• Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Please note that duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification: Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English: Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience 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.

At Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Family First Group, 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.