Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Expanding Team!

Unity Stars Nurseries – Haverhill

Permanent *

Up to £25,614 per year (£13.28 per hour) FTE + Great Benefits

*Please note the nursery is open 7:15am-6:15pm, which our working days typically follow. Please let us know what working days and hours would be of interest to you.

Be part of something new - our nursery opened in September 2025, and we’re looking for passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our growing team.

At Unity Stars, we believe the first four years of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything. You’ll be more than a practitioner—you’ll be a key part of each child’s story.

What We’re Offering:

• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• A brand-new nursery environment to grow with.
• Career development across our wider Trust

Benefits Include:

• 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) pro rata
• Staff childcare discounts
• NEST company pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Discounted gym membership, shopping, tech & travel perks
• Comprehensive wellbeing package and annual CPD/Wellbeing Unity Day

Who We’re Looking For:

• Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare

Want to learn more? Pop in for a coffee or book a virtual chat with our Nursery Manager with your CV: [email protected]

Closing date: 09:00am, Friday 30 October 2026 – But apply ASAP, we interview as we go!

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Closing Date

2026-10-30