Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner - 1,000 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount


Salary: 30,387.50 per annum.


Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours, Monday-Friday) with flexible options available


We are recruiting for our CherryLands Day Nursery, the Nursery is in the picturesque grounds of Weybridge, just near Brooklands Business Park. With excellent public transport links and a spacious car park, our nursery offers a convenient and accessible location for commuters. Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.


At CherryLands, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You'll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Your Benefits

We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here's what you'll enjoy:

1,000 Welcome Bonus

(T&Cs apply)

400

Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Flexible Working Options:

4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle

33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off

75% Childcare Discount

for your own children

Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources

Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats

Company Pension and free on-site parking

DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check

Uniform Provided: So you're ready from day one

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:


Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS

Build trusted relationships with children and families

Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere

About You

You're compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.

Essential:

Level 3 childcare qualification

Confident written and spoken English

Desirable:

Experience in an Early Years setting

Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Why Join Us?

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you'll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.


Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you'll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.


Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.


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.


Cherrylands Nursery 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