Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Our Nursery Practitioner will be responsible for the day-to-day support, care and education of the children in the Pre-Prep Nursery ranging in ages from 2 to 4. We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community.

As an Early Years L3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, your passion for supporting children in education will promote a happy and welcoming atmosphere for children, parents, staff and visitors. You will be energetic, enthusiastic and motivated when working with our children. At Elstree, we are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and we seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful. We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute to and thrive in our vibrant community.

You will be a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner and will complement our Pre-Prep teaching team and will be based within our growing Early Years department. Our Nursery Practitioners also undertake additional responsibilities by running our after school ‘Ducklings’ club with an extended day until 6pm on at least one evening per week and an extra-curricular club.

Salary can be discussed at interview and will depend on your skills and experience. As a guide, our salary for experienced, Nursery Practitioners holding a full and relevant qualification (For details of these qualifications please use the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-list-uk-only) is £18,976 (£26,243 FTE). Your Ducklings hours will be paid in addition to these salaries at £15 per hour.

To find out more about Elstree and to apply, please download an application pack from our website (Job Vacancies - Elstree School) and email it to [email protected] If you require further information, please call Rachel Pither Head of HR on 0118 971 3302.

Closing date: 9am on 30th October 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person