Job Description

Job Overview

Attached to the Wood Lane Community Centre, our nursery has a real community, family feel and the nursery staff and children have the opportunity to get involved with local projects and activities.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nursery Practitioner to join our team full-time, working 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

This position is initially to provide maternity cover, with the want to move into a permanent part-time role thereafter.

Responsibilities:

Be a "key-person" as appropriate, having responsibility for overall child's welfare and parent partnerships

To plan and implement the curriculum with use of the EYFS framework to support the age and needs of the children

Observe each child's progress and report on achievements using learning journeys

Develop positive relationships with parents/carer

Take a role in providing an environment where children value and respect different cultures, religion, language and disability and ensure that toys and games reflect this within the setting

Undertake a shared responsibility for Health, Safety and cleanliness throughout the Nursery

Carry out reasonable tasks as requested by your manager

Essentials

Pediatric First Aid Training. Must hold qualification at NVQ level 3 Good knowledge of Ofsted standards and health & safety legislation.
If you have a passion for early childhood education and are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for children, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Practitioner
Expected start date: 05/01/2026