Nursery Practitioner - Full Time

Ready to take the next step in your career where you are truly valued?

At Dragonflies Day Nursery, we offer something different — a warm, independent, home-from-home style setting where staff are appreciated, supported, and empowered to grow.

As a leading nursery in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh we are looking for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our warm team.

About Us

At Dragonflies, our ethos is simple: nurture through nature.

Set within stunning grounds next to Knightwood Leisure Centre, we provide a homely, caring environment where children aged 9 months –5 years can explore, play, and learn safely.

We focus on building confidence, independence, and happiness through gentle encouragement — giving every child the foundations they need to spread their wings and fly.

https://www.dragonflieschildcare.co.uk/

Requirements

We are looking to recruit someone to join our busy, passionate nursery team in Chandlers Ford. The successful applicant will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 (although not essential) and be a fun, caring, bubbly person who loves helping children to learn and reach their full potential.

Hours required: Anywhere from 25 - 40 hours a week (Can be flexible around your requirements)

In addition our package includes:

• Company Pension Scheme

• Free Flu vaccination

• Paid Annual Leave

• Free Parking

• Wellbeing Provision

• Continued Professional development

• Out of the box staff celebrations (thinking Clay Pigeon shooting next!)

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you hold at least a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years?

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person