Job Description

Early Years Practitioner


30 hours per week


Full Time, Permanent, All year round


Salary from 14.00 per hour

About us:

Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house, Drayton House Nursery School provides exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We are known for our warm, friendly atmosphere, high standards of teaching, and individualized attention for every child.


Our intentionally small class sizes allow children to build confidence and independence while developing essential early skills. We have strong relationships with local private and state schools, making us a top choice for families in the area. Plus, our nursery mascot, Berty the dog, adds to the charm of our welcoming environment!


Drayton House Nursery School is centrally located on Austen Road, Guildford, just 15-20 minutes from the town center, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and a historic castle.

Why Join us:

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer upto a

400 Qualification Recognition bonus

to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions


At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

750 Welcome Bonus

: A warm start to your journey with us Up to a 400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays. Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members. Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression. Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme! Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family! Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: Career Progression Opportunities!

Your Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:


Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children's development. Support the physical and emotional well-being of children in your care. Act as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and parents. Work as part of a collaborative team to uphold our high standards of childcare.

What We're Looking For


A Level 3 childcare qualification (essential). Fluent in written and spoken English (essential). Over one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable). Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.


Drayton House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.



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