Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Cherrywood Nursery
Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT
Contract: Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Permanent | Part-time options available
Salary: Up to £29,326.70 per annum (based on qualifications and experience)
Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid after 6 months)
Qualification Bonus: £400 (paid after 6 months)

Cherrywood Nursery is nestled in the charming village of Pirbright, offering a modern, open-plan setting where creativity, care, and nature come together. Our exceptional facilities include:

• A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area
• Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces
• A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development
• Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources
• A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities
• An on-site kitchen with two caterers serving fresh, homemade meals daily

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and rewarding start to your journey
• £400 Qualification Bonus – Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after just 6 months
• Generous Annual Leave – 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• Childcare Discount – 75% off nursery fees for your own children
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Confidential helpline access
• Career Development – Tailored training and clear progression pathways
• Pension Scheme – Competitive and secure
• Referral Bonuses – Help us grow and earn rewards
• Free Onsite Parking
• Team Events & Celebrations – Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year
• Career Progression Opportunities – Within a growing nursery group

• Deliver high-quality care and education tailored to each child’s individual needs
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Act as a key person, building strong relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with your team to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health & safety
• Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development through play and interaction

• ✅ Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
• ✅ Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential
• ➕ 1+ year experience in Early Years – Desirable
• ➕ Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – Desirable