Job Description

Job Overview

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

5 days per week (40hours)

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our setting in Fareham, Woodentots Nursery which is located within HMS Collingwood.

Come and join our team of inspiring and committed nursery practitioners who are all dedicated to providing the very best for our children and families.

Our aim is to nurture and develop all who work for us. There is plenty of opportunity for development and career progression for all staff.

As an employee working with us, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and support as well as a lovely environment to work in.

You will have responsibility for a small group of key children, complete observations and assessments and be involved in the planning and teaching of the children.

You will support the Room Leader and work together to deliver high standards of care and education for our children.

Benefits of working for us:

Career progression within the nursery. Most of our staff have been with us for many years, progressing from an apprentice up to management level.

Strong management support for all our team.

A lovely team atmosphere across the nursery

A passion to ensure we deliver high quality and care for all our children and families

Continual support and training to ensure you are always developing

Paid training time provided

First aid training, food hygiene and DBS provided for all staff

What We Offer:

28 days holiday (pro-rata) Paid day off for birthday (after one years' service) Shutdown for Christmas and Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Paid EYFS training (First Aid, Safeguarding etc) Access to 100+ online courses to support professional development Free onsite parking Discounted home-cooked lunches Paid DBS and Update Service Staff Wellbeing Co-ordinator Bi-annual pay review

Key Responsibilities

To provide a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors. To be a key person for a small group of children, carrying out all related responsibilities To contribute to curriculum plans and provide engaging activity ideas. To promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues To commit to continuous personal development. Demonstrate good safeguarding knowledge. Ensure safeguarding skills are kept up to date.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.40-13.25 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Licence/Certification:

level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years? (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 26/08/2025