Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and will be dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework and building meaningful relationships with children and families. Competitive salary and childcare perks available. Apply today to make a difference!

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday

Career development through The National College

Wellbeing support and exclusive discounts

1 paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Passionate about creating brighter futures for children.
• Experience working in a nursery or educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Support day-to-day running of the nursery.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Dedication

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Stubbington Lodge, 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

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• 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: £25,625- 25,937 per annum. based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Location: Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge, 45 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0HP

About our Nursery

The Good Manors Day Nursery Stubbington Lodge team is proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. A former family home that has since been refurbished, we have continued the family feel at our Portsmouth nursery, where attentive staff engage with children through meaningful play experiences and discussion to really understand what makes each child unique. We’ve maximised our outdoor space to create an inviting and engaging learning environment. Children can explore water, a sand pit, plants and a mud kitchen, and we provide various resources to support all areas of learning as part of our holistic learning approach. Taking care of animals and their environment is a keen topic for our children. They enjoy providing clean soil and cutting and preparing food for our pet African Land Snails and are supervised in handling them with care. The nursery is located just off the A2047 London Road, on Stubbington Avenue, opposite Beresford Road.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• 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

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

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 your 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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