Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Buckden Day Nursery

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Hours: Flexible options available! Choose from part-time or full-time hours, starting from just 2 full days up to 4 full days per week.

Salary: £13.74 per hour

At Buckden Day Nursery, we’re not just about childcare; we’re about creating a vibrant, inspiring environment where children can explore and learn through play. Our nursery is curiosity approach accredited and filled with natural resources that spark imagination and creativity.

Our cozy, intimate rooms allow for free-flowing movement between dedicated spaces, whether it’s getting messy in the art room or engaging in imaginative play in our home corner. No matter your interests, there’s a place for you here!

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

Join our well-established team, where you’ll feel like family! With a mix of ages and up to 20 years of service, we value your ideas and ambitions. Enjoy a thorough induction process, a buddy system, and endless opportunities for professional development.

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build strong relationships with children to help them form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and policies.

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

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years – desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS – desirable

At Buckden Day Nursery, we believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Annual leave: Enjoy 24 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
• Childcare discount: 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, with enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Buckden Nursery is proud to be 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 background.