Senior Nursery Practitioner

Contract: FTC – 12 months
Hours: 42 hours per week

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a difference? Join us at CherryVale Nursery , a unique converted school equipped with fantastic facilities, including a sensory room, ICT suite, and secure outdoor space. This is your chance to create a positive, welcoming environment for children, families, and staff alike!

If you’re an inspiring leader looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you!

At Family First , we truly value our team members. Here’s what we offer:

• Quarterly Bonus: Earn an extra £3000 per annum!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750.
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children, plus access to wider discounts.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Embed and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement recommendations.
• Promote a key person approach to foster secure attachments for children.
• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's developmental stages.
• Encourage a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice.
• Address complaints or concerns promptly and inform senior management.
• Maintain accurate records on the EyMan system.
• Engage in nursery publications, advertising, and marketing activities.
• Foster positive relationships with your team through an approachable demeanor.

*Duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Essential: Over 1 year of experience in Early Years.
• Essential: Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements.
• Essential: Over 1 year of management experience.
• Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership.
• Desirable: Experience successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level.

Take the next step in your career and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children’s lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Family First community!

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.

CherryVale Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.