Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Faversham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Faversham is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner. Your role will involve creating a nurturing environment for children, planning engaging, play-based activities, and monitoring their development. This position includes a generous pay of £26,625 per annum for 40 hours a week and various perks like a £1000 welcome bonus and childcare discounts. Join us in making a difference in children's lives and apply today!

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

Free childcare for the first month

52% childcare discount

31 days of holiday

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support through Perkbox

1 volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred.
• Strong skills in planning and delivering engaging, play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children to thrive.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones.

Skills

Childcare

EYFS framework knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or 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 Faversham, we’re looking for 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 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:

• Welcome Bonus: £1000 Welcome Bonus!
• 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 Working Hours

Pay: £26,625 per annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Location: Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham, Unit 4 Capital House, Jubilee Way, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8GD

About our Nursery

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham is located on Jubilee Way, which backs onto the Faversham recreation ground. The setting is a short drive from Faversham train station and within walking distance too as well as of the town centre with parking available on site. At our children’s nursery, we focus on learning through year-round outdoor play within our large garden and natural forest area. We have 4 rooms in our nursery, Bluebells which is our under 2’s room, Poppies which is our 2 year old room and we have 2 Pre-School rooms known as Daisies and Tulips which are for children age 3 years until they go to school. We do cookery with the children every day as well as Montessori activities and the children adore this time.

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?

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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