Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to start or further their career within childcare. At Hopwood House Day Nursery we are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, passionate nursery practitioner to join our nursery family. This nursery is a warm and inviting homely setting with a fantastic outdoor environment. We are looking for an individual to provide a hands-on, fun, creative and an innovative environment for children. Working with children provides constant challenges, personally and professionally. You could be planning creative learning opportunities, an exciting day trip or working with parents - the job will vary from day to day.

This exciting opportunity to join our team is for a qualified

Level 3 practitioner, 40 hours a week to begin in January 2026

, once we have received a cleared DBS and 2 references.

once we have received 2 suitable references and a cleared DBS. This role is to

cover maternity leave

for

1 year

, however this position may result in a permanent contract being offered.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key Responsibilities:

To promote a fun, high quality environment for the children aged from 0-4 Ensuring that at all times the Welfare and Learning development requirements are met. Work in partnership with parents and carers. Undertake a shared responsibility for health and safety throughout the nursery. Ensure the general cleanliness of the children at all times. Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures. Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Level 3 Qualification or equivalent A paediatric first aid certificate is preferable Previous experience with the under 5's is desirable, however not essential

Benefits

Ongoing CPD courses with a minimum of 3 development courses a year for each employee Childcare discount for all staff Pension scheme Free uniform Christmas closure for 1 week Successful applicants will need to provide 'right to work in the UK' documentation, undertake a DBS and provide two satisfactory references prior to commencing employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

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