Job Description

We're Hiring! Early Years Practitioner Wanted - Location: Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

We are dedicated to our staff and providing the best possible environment for our children. With this in mind we are offering flexible working patterns for the right candidate.

Salary: Competitive, with perks that'll make you smile!

Are you passionate about puddle jumping, finger painting, and building the best dens out of cushions? Do you believe that every day is an adventure waiting to happen? If yes - keep reading!

About Us

At Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery, we believe childhood should be magical. We're a warm, welcoming, and creative setting where curiosity leads the way and every child is celebrated. We sing, we dance, we play, we learn - and we do it all with kindness, joy, and a LOT of sparkle.

We are a charity run setting, offering funded spaces for children aged 9 months to 4 years old. We are open 800-1800 Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year. We are located in the town center of the beautiful Bury St Edmund's and are privileged to have Abbey gardens just on our doorstep. The natural surroundings that we find ourselves in enables us to enjoy regular walks, and outdoor learning as well as Forest school sessions.

We aim for all children to feel valued, respected and supported in a positive friendly community.

The Role

We're on the lookout for a brilliant Early Years Practitioner to join our fun-loving team as we continue to expand. You'll be helping to create a safe, stimulating and exciting environment where little minds can explore, grow, and flourish.

You'll:

Plan and deliver imaginative activities that support learning through play Work as part of a friendly, supportive teamBuild positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Help us turn everyday moments into magical memories
About You

You are:

Childcare qualified or keen to learn Bursting with enthusiasm and ideas Patient, nurturing, and full of fun A great communicator with a team spirit and a big heart
What We Offer

A beautiful, charity run setting Relaxed and fun working environment. Overseen by a supportive committee team. Wonderful children, families and staff A supportive and caring team environment Ongoing training and development Staff socials, birthdays off, and other lovely perks including wellbeing Wednesdays and generous holiday allowance Free car parking and town center location Optional pension scheme Closed from Christmas Eve until January 2nd as additional paid holiday. A chance to make a real difference in little lives every single day
Ready to bring your sparkle to our nursery? Apply now and let's create a world of wonder together

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

To apply, send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd be a perfect fit to:

Suitable candidates will be required to complete an application form as per our safer recruitment policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 31/01/2026