Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Derby, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/09/2026

Salary: £21,840 per annum

Hours: 30 hours , Part time,3 Days e.g Wednesday to Friday

Location: Handkerchief Day Nursery, High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA
, UK

At Handkerchief Day Nursery , we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3

Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Working Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33
  
  Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• 75%
  Childcare Discount for your own children
• Career Growth : Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
• Supportive Culture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
• Company Pension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• Uniform Provided : So you’re ready from day one

As aLevel 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Build trusted relationships with children and families
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant and nature-focused nursery that offers an exciting outdoor forest school experience. Our nursery is home to a variety of animals, and we engage in outdoor activities such as fire-making and nature exploration. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Please note:
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Handkerchief Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family First Group