Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioner to join our new nursery in Mickleover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Willow Park and be part of a supportive team creating a nursery where children feel happy, secure and ready to learn.

About Willow Park

Willow Park is a newly renovated nursery in Mickleover, caring for children from birth to five years.

Inspired by the Scandinavian concept of Hygge, we've created a warm, calm and homely environment with light, spacious rooms, high-quality wooden and natural resources and generous outdoor space.

The nursery includes:

• Dedicated baby room with separate sleep room
• Toddler and preschool rooms
• Large outdoor garden and separate baby garden
• Dedicated dining room
• High-quality wooden and natural resources
• Secure environment with CCTV
• On-site parking

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide high quality care and learning experiences for the children in your room.

You will work as part of a team to support children's development, plan and deliver engaging activities, build strong relationships with families and create a safe, welcoming environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care for children
• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Plan and deliver engaging activities and experiences
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Observe and record children's progress
• Support children's confidence, independence and wellbeing
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
• Keep the room organised, stimulating and welcoming
• Work positively as part of the nursery team

Hours

• 40 hours per week
• Nursery opening hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm
• Open 51 weeks per year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid overtime or TOIL
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Career progression opportunities
• Free uniform and uniform allowance
• Free DBS and DBS Update Service
• Pension scheme
• Generous childcare discount
• Paid birthday off
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Christmas closure
• Team reward events
• Private health plan for you and your family*
• Exclusive family days out and UK attraction discounts*

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable and positive
• Passionate about working with young children
• A good team player
• Organised and professional
• Keen to learn and develop
• Committed to providing high standards of care and education

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
• Good understanding of the EYFS
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Good communication skills
• Previous nursery experience is desirable

Apply Now

If you'd like to join Willow Park and be part of our new nursery, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a brief cover letter, or email [email protected] for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• childcare qualification (Level 2 or higher) (required)

Work Location: In person