Early Years Practitioner; Level

Early Years Practitioner (Higher Level)

Free Spirits is a busy 88 place Nursery, graded Outstanding by Ofsted. The Nursery caters for children 6 months to Pre School, located within the grounds of The Freeman Hospital.

Job closing date: 15 March 2026.

Are you ready to join an Outstanding Nursery setting?

A vacancy has arisen within the Nursery for a full time member of staff to join our 'Outstanding' team.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic member of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development.

Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development? Are you able to use your own initiative, research and keep your knowledge up to date? As part of a team would you be able to plan varied and stimulating activities which challenge children's learning and development?

A sound knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage and a positive approach to child care is essential. Experience working with babies would be desirable.

Minimum qualifications:

a minimum of NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare is essential for this role. Please ensure that your qualification is in childcare before you apply.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

• To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
• To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.

• To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
• To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
• To supervise and assist students whilst on placement.
• To settle in new children, working closely with parents/carers under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner.

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)

• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
• Work in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning
• Previous experience of working with children between the age of 0-5 years

• Good interpersonal skills
• Diplomacy in handling issues and confidential information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust