Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Location: Woodberry Day Nursery & Preschool, 231 Botley Road, Sholing, Southampton SO30 3FE

Salary: £27,518 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time, Permanent)

Please Note: A Level 3 Early Years Qualification is essential for this role. Applicants without the required qualification will not be considered.

Woodberry Sholing is now under new management – and exciting changes are on the horizon! We’re infusing fresh energy and innovative ideas to make Woodberry better than ever. Be part of this thrilling journey!

At Woodberry, we create a nurturing, stimulating, and positive environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years can flourish. Our nursery boasts:

• Four spacious play areas filled with engaging resources
• Two large outdoor spaces that encourage exploration and safe risk-taking

Conveniently located on Botley Road, just off Portsmouth Road and Bursledon Road, our nursery is only a 5-minute drive from the M27, making it easily accessible for commuters with excellent transport links.

• £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
• Up to a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus for all our Level 3 Practitioners
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
• Onsite Parking: Enjoy free onsite parking
• Company Events: Participate in team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!
• Career Progression Opportunities!

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver exciting activities that support children’s learning and development
• Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment for all children
• Build strong relationships with children and parents through a key person approach
• Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of childcare
• Maintain a high level of safeguarding and adhere to all nursery policies and procedures

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
• Fluent in written and spoken English (essential)
• At least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable)
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK - Valid Passport or Settled/Pre-Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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.

Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing 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.