Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Overview

Role:
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location:

Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ
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Contract:

Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern:
Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Full-time and part-time hours available.

Salary: £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, Edu Base, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

About us

• We are employee-owned:
  Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:
  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven:
  Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible:
  Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

• You are a qualified early years professional:
  You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning:
  Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding:
  You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:
  You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.