Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Drayton House Nursery School



Guildford | Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Permanent

Salary:

From 29,100 per annum



All year round | Part-time may be considered



Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, high-quality setting?



Join Drayton House Nursery School , a well-established nursery set in a beautiful Georgian house, where tradition meets excellence in early education. Since 1943, we've been providing outstanding care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, with small class sizes, a warm and friendly atmosphere, and a strong reputation among local schools.



Our mascot, Berty the dog , adds a special charm to our nursery life -- making every day a little brighter for children and staff alike!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

750 Welcome Bonus - a warm start to your journey with us



400 Qualification Recognition Bonus - paid after just 6 months



Generous Annual Leave - 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays



75% Childcare Discount - for your own little ones



Health & Wellbeing Support - confidential helpline available



Tailored Career Development - training and progression opportunities



Company Pension Scheme - secure your future



Referral Bonuses - for bringing great people into our team



Team Events & Celebrations - because we believe in fun and connection



Career Progression Opportunities - grow with us!

Your Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities



Support children's physical, emotional, and social development



Act as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and families



Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of care and education

What We're Looking For:

Level 3 or above Early Years Qualification - Essential



Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential



1+ year experience in Early Years - Desirable



Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements - Desirable



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.



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.