Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Position: Level 2 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus (Pro Rata)

Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | £26,291.20 (£12.64 p/h) | Monday – Friday

At Footsteps, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all Level 3 Practitioners across our Nurseries. This bonus is paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

Our beautiful nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), is designed to provide quality childcare in a cozy, home-from-home setting for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in offering stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities, inviting parents to engage in activities, and supporting our community. Every week, our children participate in Jo Jingles, where they thrive and engage with music in a fun and stimulating way.

We understand that children’s earliest years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That’s why we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our children and their families.

• Passion: A genuine commitment to working in childcare.
• Flexibility: Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Development: A commitment to continual 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 members 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 our team members.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: 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.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and receive a cash bonus if they are successful.

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.

Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School 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. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.

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