Job Overview
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)
Location: Green Day Nursery, Redbourn, AL3 7NB
Contract: Permanent – 20‑40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Key working pattern: Monday‑Friday, 07:30‑18:30; choose 4 or 5‑day week.
Salary: £27,040‑£32,427.20 per annum (pro‑rated) – £13.00‑£15.59 per hour.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Create learning opportunities; plan and implement high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play.
- Observe, assess and record children’s progress, operating as a Key Person.
- Ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment; promote safeguarding and children’s well‑being.
- Collaborate with parents, children and colleagues; communicate effectively and build positive relationships.
Qualifications & Experience
- DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Experience working with the EYFS framework, with responsibilities for planning, assessment and record‑keeping.
- Current DBS check and commitment to participant safeguarding.
- Right to work in the UK; residency within commutable distance of the nursery.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive.
- Childcare discount: 75% off fees at Childbase nurseries (or 40% grandparent discount).
- Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
- Career development: training days, online training, apprenticeships and qualification bonuses.
- Long‑service rewards and retail discounts.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Applications are automatically shortlisted if you meet the essential criteria. Private recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, apply.
Contact Details:
Childbase Partnership Limited Recruitment Team
