At a Glance
- Tasks: Nurture young minds and create engaging learning experiences in a unique nursery setting.
- Company: Join the Family First Group at The Fordingbridge Day Nursery, a historic and vibrant environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 75% off childcare fees, 24 days annual leave, and tailored career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, outdoor-focused nursery.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in Early Years.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28225 £ per year.
The Fordingbridge Day Nursery is housed in a Grade II listed building, retaining historic features, including an old fireplace that has been repurposed into a cosy space for babies. Every room has direct access to the outdoors, allowing children to move easily between indoor and outdoor learning spaces, where they grow vegetables, explore nature, ride bikes and scooters, and engage in hands-on outdoor activities throughout the year.
Join our nursery adventure! We're seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who loves nurturing young minds, sparking imaginations, and celebrating every milestone along the way.
Why Join Us?
- Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
- Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
- Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
- Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
- Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
As Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment.
- Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities.
- Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all.
- Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
- Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:
- Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
- Over 1 years’ experience of working in Early Years - desirable
- Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Nursery Pracititoner - Level 3 in Hampshire employer: Family First Nursery Group
The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Pre-School offers a unique and enriching environment for both children and staff, housed in a charming Grade II listed building with direct access to outdoor learning spaces. As an employer, we prioritise the well-being and development of our team, providing generous benefits such as substantial childcare discounts, a supportive health and wellbeing programme, and tailored career growth opportunities. Join us in nurturing young minds while enjoying a fulfilling work culture that celebrates every milestone.
Contact Details:
Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team
