Nursery Practitioner

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in Brentwood seeks a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a level 3 childcare qualification and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing exceptional care and education to children in a nurturing environment, ensuring safety and engaging learning experiences. This full-time position offers competitive pay, holidays, and other benefits such as free meals, parking, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Lunch provided

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas closure

Free parking

Free training

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a nursery setting.
• Qualified to level 3 in childcare.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outstanding childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding service in the nursery setting.
• Work as part of a team to enhance children's learning.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the EYFS

Excellent organisational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Energy and a positive attitude

Passion for childcare

Education

NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Woodlands Schools Ltd is using its own application form; download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out a form created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC0-144

Position Type: Early Years

Pay Range: up to £26,000

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 28/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

Role

Little Acorns Nursery in Hutton Brentwood are seeking motivated, talented nursery practitioners to be a part of our intimate setting within Woodlands Schools Ltd. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development. We are looking for level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to work as part of a team to provide outstanding service in our beautifully resourced nursery setting.

Salary and benefits

• Lunch provided - discounted or free food
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure - paid stand-down days
• Free Parking
• Free uniform, free training and free DBS check
• Career Opportunities: Ongoing continuous development and early years quality training and mentoring
• Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months)

Qualifications and experience

• NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• 1 year minimum experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive 'can do' attitude
• Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning

Little Acorns Nursery - Woodlands Schools is committed to the safeguarding of children. Child protection screening will apply to this post. Some of the information that we request on the application is for this purpose.

Schedule

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week or 4 long days per week with a fixed day off

Information about the School

Woodlands Schools Hutton Manor - and its sister school at Great Warley - offer an exceptional learning experience for children aged 2 – 11 years.

Our aim is to ensure our children feel valued and challenged every day, as we inspire them to be the best version of themselves.

We combine all that is traditionally best, together with progressive and forward-thinking ideas, to enable pupils to become socially responsible citizens and life-long learners.

The school seeks to foster curiosity, independence and a love of learning in a happy and safe environment, allowing pupils to achieve their full potential in personal, social, spiritual and academic development.

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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Pauline Bones
Woodlands Schools Ltd
428 Rayleigh Road
Hutton, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM13 1SD Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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