Job Description

Cottontails Day Nursery requires caring and creative Nursery practitioners to work full time across 4 days per week with one set day off weekly

or part time across 3 days per week. Shifts are either 8am-6pm or 7:30am-5:30pm.

As a village nursery we operate a fully inclusive policy, where our children and their families really are at the centre of all we do. Safeguarding is integral to all aspects of the nursery routines and activities.

An ideal candidate must hold a full and relevant childcare qualification and have experience in supporting children and their families in a variety of ways, to promote positive relationships and outcomes for our children.

Currently the nursery offer Monday to Friday daytime care between the hours of 7:00am - 6.30pm, for children from 3 months - 4 years of age. Our director is a qualified primary teacher and our management team have over 20 years experience at Cottontails alone!

If you are wishing to interview for the above role we require:

A full and relevant Childcare qualification Experience of working with children An understanding of planning against the EYFS Thorough understanding of safeguarding children Experience in planning for development through play 0-4 years old An enhanced CRB (preferably on the update service) A full employment history
It is important that each of our staff members feels valued and as part of our commitment we offer;

50% off private nursery fees Detailed and continual training across a wide range of areas including... Enhanced Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid In the moment planning training and further pedagogy strategies to support planning 1 week shutdown over the Christmas period
We believe that providing our staff with the right tools will ensure they offer the best learning experiences and care to our children.

Applicants are asked to email their information, including CV and covering letter in to us.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview.

Application deadline:09/01/2026

*Please note - This advertisement will closed early if there is a high level of applicants.

Salary: 12.21 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week over 4 days or 27 hours over 3 days

Benefits:

Employee discount (50% off private childcare fees)
Schedule:

No weekends 1 day off in the week (4 days worked) or 3 full days worked per week (part time) 1 week shutdown at Christmas
Licence/Certification:

Full and relevant childcare qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2026

*Please note - This advertisement will closed early if there is a high level of applicants.

Reference ID: FULL /PART TIME Position JAN'26

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Application question(s):

Please state whether you are applying for full, part time or either job vacancy
Licence/Certification:

LEVEL 3 CHILDCARE QUALIFICATION (required)
Work Location: In person