Job Description

At Batford Day Care we are looking for a passionate and experienced early years practitioner to help support our children as we build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. Our recently inspected

outstanding

setting has large, well-equipped rooms with an amazing outdoor environment for children to play in and explore. We are looking for someone with patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children! Previous experience in a childcare setting is essential, full induction and continued support will be provided by our dedicated management team. At Batford Day Care we reward staff with pay and conditions that make them feel a valued member of our friendly team.

Our opening times are 7.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year.

Please note this is not a term time only position

We welcome visits from prospective applicants, if you would like to know more about the position available, please call 01582 713872 option 2 or email

daycare@batfordnursery.herts.sch.uk

to make an appointment to look around our lovely environment.

Qualification required: NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent

Work Location: Harpenden (AL5 5BQ)

To complete an online application form please click on this link https://forms.office.com/e/RAHQEaD3HB

Please note interview and start date may vary and this vacancy may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.

Batford Day Care Limited is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other pre-employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,096.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Nursery/Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 qualification in Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/01/2026