Job Description

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner - Cherrytown Nursery

Location: Branksome Hill (close to M3 & A331)

42.5 hours per week | Full-time

12.64 per hour

Join a nursery where warmth, experience, and dedication come together to create a truly special environment for children and staff alike.

Cherrytown Nursery is a homely, welcoming setting with a beautiful large garden and purpose-designed rooms across two levels. Our team is experienced and loyal -- with half of our staff having been with us for over 5 years, and a third for more than 15! We pride ourselves on creating flexible, child-centred environments where every child's individual needs are met to support their emotional, social, and educational development.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Generous Annual Leave

: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

75% Childcare Discount

for your own children

Health & Wellbeing Support

: Confidential helpline available

Career Development

: Tailored training and progression opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

Referral Bonuses

for bringing great people into our team

Free Onsite Parking

Team Events & Celebrations

throughout the year

Career Progression Opportunities

within a supportive and experienced team

Your Role as Level 2 Nursery Practitioner:

Create engaging, age-appropriate experiences and environments for children Ensure EYFS requirements are met and embedded in daily practice Promote hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery Support the smooth running of the nursery and the wellbeing of children, staff, and families Build strong key person relationships and support children's emotional development Attend team meetings and stay up to date with policies, priorities, and best practices

What We're Looking For:

Full and relevant Level 2 or 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.


CherryTown Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.