Job Description

Join the Bear Care Team - Nursery Practitioner Wanted!

Location:

Stapleford Day Nursery

Position:

Nursery Practitioner

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

About Us

At

Bear Care Children's Day Nurseries

, we've been proudly supporting families across Nottinghamshire since

1985

, making us the

longest-running nursery group under the same ownership in the county

.

We believe in creating a home-from-home where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore the world around them. Across our welcoming settings, we offer

child-led learning

, meaningful play, nutritious home-cooked meals, and a team of dedicated, passionate early years professionals.

We're now looking for a caring and enthusiastic

Nursery Practitioner

to join our friendly team.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner at Bear Care, you'll play a vital part in giving every child the best possible start in life. You'll help create a warm, engaging learning environment that supports each child's individual needs and development.

Whether you're singing songs, exploring nature, or supporting first steps, you'll be making a difference every single day.

Your Role Will Include:

Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 Supporting children's development through creative, play-based learning in line with the

EYFS

Building strong, positive relationships with children and their families Carrying out observations and contributing to developmental records Ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment at all times Working as part of a supportive, collaborative team Upholding Bear Care's values, safeguarding and health & safety policies
We're Looking For:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

in Early Years (or equivalent) A genuine passion for working with young children Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development A friendly, nurturing personality with great communication skills A team player who is reliable, flexible and ready to get stuck in!
In Return, We Offer:

A welcoming and inclusive team with a family feel Training, development and support to help you grow Career progression opportunities across our nurseries Discounted childcare for staff Regular team events and celebrations Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Bear Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with our safer recruitment procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,420.00-33,335.64 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person