Level 3 Nursery Practitioner-£500 Welcome Scheme

WCI Brokerage; Margate; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Margate is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing and playful environment for children. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS. This role offers a £500 Welcome Bonus, free childcare for the first month, and 31 days of annual leave. Join a close-knit team committed to making a difference and fostering children's development.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

Free childcare for the first month

52% childcare discount based on working hours

31 days of holiday including bank holidays

Access to training and courses

Perkbox discounts

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in childcare settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Relationship building

Team player

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – £500 Welcome Scheme

Join our team as a qualified nursery practitioner at Townsend Montessori Nursery in Margate.

To be considered for this role you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Why Youll Love Working With Us

• Welcome Bonus: £500 Welcome Bonus!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and a 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.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £26,624 per annum based on experience (£40 hours per week).

Working Hours: Monday to Friday.

Location: Townsend Montessori Nursery, Margate, 10 Cowper Rd, Kent, CT9 1SX.

About Our Nursery

Our small, perfectly formed nursery in Margate offers an Outstanding nursery rating in a meticulously crafted environment that fosters children’s connections with the world around them, themselves and their peers. We are a close‑knit team with children, staff and parents all knowing one another.

What Your Role Involves

• 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.