Job Description

Join Our Growing Nursery Team in Folkestone!

Goldilocks Nursery is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic

Nursery Practitioner

to join our friendly and professional team. If you have a love for working with children and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring early years environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This is a full time position of 40- 50 hours per week working 8am-6pm.

Overview:

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic

Early Years Practitioner

to our newly opened nursery located near Folkestone town centre. Opened in September 2024, our nursery is growing rapidly, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing a high standard of care and learning for young children.

Benefits:

28 days of annual leave

(based on a 5-day week)

Closed during all Bank Holidays

A full week off over the Christmas period

Discounted childcare

within Goldilocks Nurseries

First Aid training

provided

Free access to Noodle Now

, our online training and CPD platform

Company pension scheme

with NEST

Team building events

and a friendly working atmosphere

Career progression

opportunities in our growing group (with locations in Ashford, Sittingbourne, and Folkestone)

About Us:

Goldilocks Nursery provides high-quality early years education in a nurturing, play-based environment. We follow the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

and

Birth to Five Matters

guidance to ensure every child is supported holistically through their unique learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide safe, stimulating, and engaging care for children aged 0-5 Plan and deliver creative activities based on EYFS guidelines Observe and track children's development, updating progress records regularly Build positive relationships with children, families, and the wider team Work collaboratively in a supportive team environment Maintain health and safety standards and a clean learning environment

Qualifications:

Experience working with children in a nursery or early childhood education setting Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children and parents Knowledge of childcare best practices and child development Leadership and A

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent) - essential

Paediatric First Aid

certificate (or willingness to complete one) An Enchanted DBS Check (or willingness to complete one)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.35-12.45 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

Do you have a relevant Qualification in Early Years Education. If so please state the name of the Certificate.
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Early Years Practitioner
Expected start date: 01/09/2025