Full Time Nursery Practitioner in Brentwood

Job Ref No. ECC248665-5 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Dependent on Experience

Position Start Date: 08/04/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Flexible

Hopscotch Day Nursery in Kelvedon Hatch are recruiting!

We are looking for passionate, creative and experienced Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners.

We are a unique, outdoor nursery who are passionate about quality outdoor learning. Here at Hopscotch Day nursery, our staff, children and families are KIND:K – knowledgeable.I – inclusive.N – nurturing.D – driven.

If the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Main Duties

actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting

ensuring nursery policies and procedures are observed at all times

assist with planning of the curriculum and individual child\’s planning

help set up rooms according to planning and children\’s interest

act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents / carers and ensuring each child\’s needs are recognised and met

willingness to learn

ability to work as a team

experience of working with young children

commitment to diversity and equal opportunities

friendly, flexible approach

Enhanced DBS Check

First Aid Certificate

(If you do not have these, the setting will place you on an appropriate course)

Driving licence due to the remote location of the nursery

You will also receive

Staff uniform

Good rate of pay

Good holiday entitlement

Access to NoodleNow (online training)

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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