At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning activities and support children's development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: West Downs Day Nursery, part of a supportive and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Generous leave, childcare discounts, well-being support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to fairness and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Level 2 early years qualification and experience in early years education.
The predicted salary is between 15.59 - 15.59 £ per hour.
Location & Working Hours: West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (on the Student Village site of the University of Winchester). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part‑time options available of 2-5 days a week. Shifts fall between 07:30am‑18:30pm.
Salary: £27,040‑£32,427.20 per annum (pro‑rata) | £13.00‑£15.59 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Create opportunities for learning, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play.
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
- Act as a Key Person, ensuring each child’s needs are met.
- Advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
- Collaborate in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Hold a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Knowledge of the EYFS, enabling work as a Key Person.
- Experience in early years education (previous practice preferred).
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive; leave may be taken or sold tax‑free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
- Well‑being support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
- Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through the academy.
Employment Equality & Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Other Essential Information: Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Qualified Nursery Practitioner in Hampshire employer: Childbase Partnership Limited
West Downs Day Nursery is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Student Village of the University of Winchester, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous annual leave, flexible working hours, and extensive benefits including childcare discounts and career development opportunities, we empower our Qualified Nursery Practitioners to create enriching learning experiences for children while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Childbase Partnership Limited Recruitment Team
