At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun, nurturing environment and plan engaging activities for children.
- Company: Join Little Houghton Day Nursery, a caring and enriching place for early education.
- Benefits: Enjoy free childcare for the first month, 31 days holiday, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Work in a picturesque village with great community support and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must hold Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
The predicted salary is between 16480 - 27476 £ per year.
Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner!
Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children?
At Little Houghton, we’re looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team.
Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
- Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
- Pay
£27,164.80 - £27,476.80 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours
Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week.
Location
Little Houghton Day Nursery, The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AB.
About Our Nursery
In the picturesque village of Little Houghton in Northamptonshire, Little Houghton Day Nursery offers a nurturing and enriching environment for children’s early education.
The nursery has three rooms: a baby room for 0‑2 years, a toddler room for 2‑3 years, and a preschool room for 3‑5 years.
It is located south of Northampton, off the A428, and is adjacent to the local church St Mary The Virgin.
The nursery is within a short drive to other villages and is served by the village hopper bus route to Northampton Bus Station.
Parking is available outside the nursery.
- What Your Role Involves
- Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
- Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
- Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
- Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.
- Commitment and Compliance
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment.
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications.
If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner - £500 Welcome Perk in Little Houghton employer: The Old Station Nursery Group
At Little Houghton Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing both our children and our staff. Located in the charming village of Little Houghton, we offer a supportive work culture with generous benefits such as free childcare for the first month, 31 days of holiday, and access to extensive career development resources. Join us to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career in a vibrant community setting.
Contact Details:
The Old Station Nursery Group Recruitment Team
