Job Description

Early Years Practitioner (maternity cover)

We are currently recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children, from 6 months to 4 years of age.

Day to day tasks include working in partnership with parents, carers and professionals to promote the well-being of the children, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and assisting with creative displays within the Nursery.

You will have experience of working within a similar setting and be able to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. You will have a childcare qualification, ideally be NVQ 2 or 3 qualified and have a knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential.

A knowledge of the independent school sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Salary: Salary discussed at interview

Hours: Full time or part time, working Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 6.00pm varying shifts, on an all year contract.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of the usual statutory holidays)

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme

Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 am on Friday 19th September 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lingfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

childcare qualification (required)
Work Location: In person