Job Description

We're on the lookout for a fun, caring, and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our lovely team at Verwood Day Nursery!

We're based right on the edge of Verwood, next to Potterne Park, with a whole acre of outdoor space for the children (and us!) to enjoy. Close to Wimborne and Bournemouth and easily accessible.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification Have at least 1 year of experience after qualifying Are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive
This is a full-time role (40 hours across 5 days), but you'll always get one morning and one afternoon off each week to give you some extra work-life balance.

What you'll be doing:

Creating a safe, caring, and fun environment for children Planning exciting activities to support their development and learning Building great relationships with children, families, and colleagues Keeping track of children's progress Working as part of our friendly team to keep everything running smoothly

What we offer:

Uniform (polo shirts and fleece provided) Company pension scheme Discounted childcare at our nurseries A regular shift pattern with built-in time off for your own appointments, hobbies, or family life Fresh, healthy cooked lunch provided every day Employee of the Year rewards Lots of opportunities to grow and progress in your career Ongoing training and development Annual appraisals and regular support meetings Extra holiday days the longer you're with us

Salary:

Depends on your experience and qualifications.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short cover letter to

Kaitie Caldicott

The Day Nursery Group is committed to keeping all children safe. All applicants will need to complete safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Perks include:

Extra leave Childcare discounts Staff events Pension scheme Free or discounted meals Employee discounts Free parking Referral scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to 13.00 per hour

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or 3 (required)
Work Location: In person