Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner-£500 Welcome Scheme

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium nursery in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner to create a warm and engaging environment for children. The role involves planning activities, monitoring development milestones, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards. Ideal candidates must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS, along with enthusiasm and dedication. A competitive salary and benefits including childcare perks are offered.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

Free childcare for the first month

52% childcare discount

31 days of holiday

Access to career development courses

Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Experience in planning and delivering EYFS framework activities.
• Ability to build relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment where children feel safe.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the nursery.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? AtHenley,we’re looking for a Senior 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, including national bank holidays and closure over christmas! Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• 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.

Pay: £30,992 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: The Old Station Nursery Henley, Orchard Farm, Fairmile, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6AD

About our Nursery

The Old Station Nursery Henley is a recently refurbished, premium nursery offering three distinct learning enhancements for your child; these are a Forest School, Organic growing and food and child-friendly cooking classes. Located on Fair Mile Orchard Farm, the jewel in the crown at The Old Station Nursery Henley is the wonderful Forest School. Surrounded by fields and woodland areas we are lucky to have a Forest School area within our own garden as well as a wooded area at the top of the hill. The Old Station Nursery Henley is located on the edge of Henley-on-Thames. If you are coming from Oxford, turn off Fairmile on your left, after the Stonor Park turning, following the signs. If you are coming from Henley, we are located on the right about half a mile down the Fairmile, again looking out for the signs. There is a car park next to the nursery for convenience.

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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