Job Description

We are looking for a Qualified to level 3 (full and relevant) years practitioner 40 hours per week, all year round. Shifts would be based on 3 full days(10 hours) and 2 half days (5hours)

Interviews will be conducted in December, for January start.

The nursery truly is a wonderful place to be and we are so proud of it!

Playcare is a very successful village nursery who pride ourselves on the quality of care and education we offer each child that attends our nursery and we are looking for practitioners who want to be apart of a thriving nursery to join our journey and make an impact on children early years .

We are GOOD setting in all areas and have pride in our team .
Successful candidate would ideally hold a full and relevant

level three Early years Education certificate

and have a minimum of two years experience working directly with children 0-5 years.
Playcare is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide two suitable references.

What is it like working at playcare?
Our management team are focused and driven creating a wonderful, interesting, challenging, exciting working atmosphere for everyone. Emphasis on respecting a healthy work/life balance for all.
The senior leadership team are qualified and experienced to support your professional development and teaching ideas ensuring the quality of care, education and partnership with parents is of the highest standard.
The wonderfully talented, skilled, knowledgeable, nurturing team of nursery practitioners are inspirational in their every day practice and will support any new colleagues.
What more could you ask for right? Well we offer above national living wage, additional days holidays for service, discounted childcare, reward and recognition through the year, social event each year. Professional development with online training academy, company covering full costs of additional training such has higher level qualifications or to achieve relevant skills such as first aid. A wonderful light, bright building surrounded with trees and plenty of little creatures with vast outdoor space, plenty of fresh air and outdoor time
Weekend closure, Bank Holiday closures, a week closure at Christmas so you can enjoy those precious family times

What do we require from you?

Qualification

, experience of at least 2 years working with babies. Commitment, honesty, reliability, passion, flexibility, a good positive outlook, enjoyment of working outdoors and not knowing what each day is going to bring, good listener, an achiever, self driven and motivated, a sprinkle of creativity

Start January 2026.

Look forward to hearing from you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.79 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/12/2025