Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Welcome to Buckden Day Nursery!

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – Level 2

Hours: We offer flexible options! Choose from part-time or full-time hours, starting from just 2 full days up to 4 full days a week.

Salary: Enjoy a competitive rate of £13.26 per hour.

At Buckden Day Nursery, we are proud to be curiosity approach accredited , filled with natural heuristic resources that inspire exploration and understanding of the world. Join us and be amazed by our vibrant environments and our unique approach to in-the-moment planning!

Our nursery features cozy, intimate rooms that allow for free-flowing play across dedicated spaces. Whether you're ready to get creative in the art room or dive into imaginative play in our home corner, we have something for everyone!

Located in a beautiful village, we love to take local walks and immerse ourselves in the community. Our spacious gardens are perfect for outdoor adventures, featuring an allotment area, mud kitchens, and sunken sandpits. Plus, our preschoolers are excited to start forest school at the local grounds, and we’re launching a woodwork station for hands-on learning!

Join a well-established team that feels like family, with a mix of ages and up to 20 years of service. Here, your ideas, opinions, and ambitions are valued. We provide a thorough induction process, a buddy system, and endless opportunities for continuous development and learning.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your main duties will include:

• Creating stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Building strong professional relationships and addressing any concerns in line with company policy.
• Facilitating a key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participating in regular team meetings to stay updated on priorities and policies.

Note: Duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).

At Buckden Day Nursery, we truly value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
• Childcare discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and development: Tailored training opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Join our company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Mentoring: Participate in our employee mentoring programme.
• Health and wellbeing: Dedicated support for your health and wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme!

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 Buckden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.