At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a nurturing environment for children to explore and learn through Montessori-inspired principles.
- Company: Charming nursery in a peaceful village setting, focused on child-led exploration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounted childcare, birthday off, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Own transport required due to the nursery's location; strong focus on safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while fostering their independence and curiosity.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27500 £ per year.
Located in a charming building within a peaceful village setting, this nursery offers children a warm environment where they can feel settled and confident to explore. The rooms are thoughtfully arranged with carefully selected resources, giving children opportunities to investigate, create and make their own choices throughout the day.
The nursery combines the EYFS with Montessori-inspired principles, balancing purposeful learning with independence and child-led exploration. As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll use this approach to create meaningful experiences around each child's interests, development and individual needs.
Please note: due to the nursery's village location, you will need your own transport to reliably travel to and from the setting.
What We’re Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS and child development
- An interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning
- Confidence encouraging children's independence, curiosity and decision-making
- A warm, patient and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Own transport due to the nursery's location
What You’ll Receive
- £27,000–£27,500 per year
- Discounted childcare
- Christmas closure
- Your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Long service awards
- Wellbeing programme
Creating a Calm Place to Learn
- Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day
- Create experiences that combine the EYFS with Montessori-inspired learning
- Encourage children to explore, make choices and become increasingly independent
- Make thoughtful use of the nursery's natural resources and learning environments
- Plan activities around children's interests and individual stages of development
- Observe children's progress and identify meaningful next steps
- Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure
- Support children's emotional, social and physical development
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Nursery Practitioner in Cambridge employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
