Job Description

Grow Your Career at Cherrywood Nursery - Join Us as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner!

Location:

Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week) - Part-time options available

Salary:

Up to

27,426.10

per annum (based on qualifications and experience)

Welcome Bonus:

1,000

Qualification Bonus:

400

Discover Cherrywood Nursery

Set in the heart of the beautiful village of Pirbright, Cherrywood Nursery is a purpose-built, open-plan setting designed to spark curiosity and nurture young minds. Our standout features include:


A calming

sensory room

and fun-filled

soft play area

Expansive

outdoor gardens

with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning zones A dedicated

outdoor classroom

with climbing frames to support gross motor development Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources for every stage A cosy

sleep room

and modern changing/toileting facilities An on-site kitchen with two caterers serving fresh, homemade meals daily

Why Join the Family First Team?

We believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our children. Here's what you'll enjoy:

1,000 Welcome Bonus

- A warm and rewarding start

400 Qualification Bonus

- Recognising your Level 2 or 3 expertise after just 6 months

Generous Annual Leave

- 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

Childcare Discount

- 75% off nursery fees

Health & Wellbeing Support

- Confidential employee assistance helpline

Career Development

- Tailored learning and clear progression pathways

Pension Scheme

- Competitive and secure

Referral Bonuses

- Help us grow and earn rewards

Free Onsite Parking

Company Events

- Team-building, socials, and celebrations

Your Role

As a valued Early Years Practitioner, you will:


Deliver high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities Collaborate with your team to create a positive and inclusive culture Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies Support children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development

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 and regulatory frameworks - Desirable*


?

Safeguarding Commitment

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

Ready to make a meaningful impact in early years education? Apply now and become part of our Cherrywood family!

Cherrywood 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.