Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Royston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium children's nursery in Royston seeks a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment for children. This role involves planning engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework and building meaningful relationships with families and colleagues. The position offers up to £29,016 per annum for 40 hours a week, along with childcare perks and professional development support. Apply today to join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday

Career development training access

Wellbeing tools and online medical services

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Passion for creating brighter futures for children.
• Ability to plan engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities according to EYFS.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children's developmental milestones.
• Support daily running of the nursery.

Skills

Childcare experience

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

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 Royston, 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 and Hours

Pay: up to £29,016 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: 40 hours over 5 days, shifts between the hours of 7:30am – 6:30pm

Location: Sunhill Montessori Nursery, Grantham Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5WY

About Our Nursery

Sunhill Day Nursery Royston is a bright, purpose-built, premium nursery offering three distinct learning enhancements for our children: Montessori, organic growing and food and child-friendly cooking classes. These important learning experiences help set our Royston nursery apart from others by equipping children with a deep understanding of the environment, sustainable living, and the exciting process of cooking with their own organic produce. Our nursery is made up of 4 rooms - our baby room, toddler room, 2-3 year olds and pre-school. Free onsite parking - accessible from the A10 and A505. If you don’t drive, we are within walking distance of the train station (train lines running from Cambridge to London). Situated on the edge of the commercial area in the northern outskirts of Royston, adjacent to Tesco, Johnson Matthey and other major employers, we are ideally located within walking distance of the train station and readily accessible from the A10 and A505. Parking is available onsite.

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.