Senior Nursery Practitioner

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in the lives of young children? We invite you to become a part of our vibrant team at The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School !

Location: Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE

Salary: £31,720 per annum plus a £1000 welcome bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

Nestled in the heart of Bourne End, our nursery is a charming and warm environment, set within a beautifully converted Methodist Church. Just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, we offer easy street parking—perfect for commuters!

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll benefit from:

• £1000 welcome bonus for all Level 3 practitioners
• Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments and experiences.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Help staff maintain high-quality learning journals via EyLog.
• Lead by example with fairness and consistency.
• Strengthen the key person approach and identify staff training needs.
• Keep accurate records using EyMan and other systems.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors.
• Comply with EYFS statutory requirements.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS – Essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English – Essential.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

Bourne End Day Nursery 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.