Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hours: Permanent | Up to 40 hours per week | £13.01 per hour | Monday – Friday

At Footsteps, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to 5 years. Our nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is designed to feel like a warm, home-from-home space where every child can thrive.

We believe in providing meaningful learning experiences that engage children and encourage parental involvement. Our weekly Jo Jingles sessions bring music to life in a fun and interactive way!

Understanding the importance of early years, we are committed to fostering high-quality care and education that shapes lifelong outcomes for children and their families.

As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will play a vital role in our mission. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Implementing our Forest School approach to promote exploration and child-led play.
• Supporting continuous improvement in our practices.

• Passion: A genuine love for working with children.
• Flexibility: Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Commitment: A dedication to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.

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

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, along with enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.