Role
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)
Location
NEW Linemere Day Nursery | Hockcliffe | LU5
Contract
Permanent | 37.5–40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year
Working pattern
Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30
Salary
£27,040–£30,929.60 per annum (pro‑rata) | £13.00–£14.87 per hour
About the role
Join Childbase Partnership and help launch something extraordinary. This isn’t just another Nursery Practitioner role – it’s an opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand‑new Childbase Partnership nursery. From welcoming our first children and supporting their earliest discoveries to building lasting relationships with families and colleagues, you’ll help shape a nursery that will become the heart of its local community.
Why join Childbase Partnership?
We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our 44 day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter and we all contribute. We don’t just offer jobs, we build careers.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Generous annual leave – 23 days’ annual leave (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays
- Work‑life balance – Choose a 4 or 5 day working week and earn up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year. Take them as leave or sell them back tax‑free
- Childcare discount – 75% discount on childcare (or 40% grandparent discount) from your very first day
- Exclusive partner benefits – Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and discounts with leading retailers
- Wellbeing support – Free meals, mental health support, occupational health, eye‑care vouchers, flu vaccinations and a free will‑writing service
- Career development – Access to apprenticeships, online learning and ongoing development through our award‑winning Training Academy, EduBase
About you
You’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life and creating meaningful moments that inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. You’ll bring:
- A DfE‑approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above
- A strong understanding of the EYFS and experience working as a Key Person
- The creativity and enthusiasm to plan engaging, play‑based learning experiences that support every child’s individual development
- Excellent observation and assessment skills, helping children achieve their full potential
- A collaborative approach, building trusted relationships with children, families and colleagues
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive
Additional details
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Safer recruitment is central to everything we do: this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre‑employment checks. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore our apprenticeships and other opportunities to begin your career with Childbase Partnership.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will make any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.
Qualified Nursery Practitioner in Hockliffe employer: Childbase Partnership Limited
Childbase Partnership Limited is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Brinds Well Day Nursery in Chelsfield, Orpington. With a strong focus on employee growth through training and development, alongside flexible hours and generous leave benefits, we empower our Nursery Practitioners to inspire young minds while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Childbase Partnership Limited Recruitment Team
