Senior Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

An early years education provider in Colchester is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment and deliver engaging activities for children. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Emphasizing child development and relationship building with families is key to this role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including childcare perks and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday plus birthday day off

Access to training courses

Wellbeing support and discounts

Paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Demonstrated experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and nurturing environment for children.
• Deliver engaging activities to support children's learning.
• Build relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Creating nurturing environments

Planning engaging activities

Communication skills

Monitoring child development

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? AtColchester,we’re looking for aSeniorNursery 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, 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: £26,600 per annumbased on experience
Working Hours:Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Location:Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester, Braiswick Primary School,Apprentice Drive,Colchester,Essex,CO4 5QJ

About our Nursery

Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester, nestled within the serene grounds of Braiswick Primary School, is a purpose-built nursery that utilises eco-friendly building technology. We are proud to provide a secure and stimulating environment where children thrive through play and exploration. Our setting has four age-appropriate rooms designed to support children’s learning and development, all with access to our expansive, free flow, outdoor areas that include a sensory garden, climbing apparatus, mud kitchen, and a bug hotel famously known as ‘Buggingham Palace’ at Colchester nursery. Conveniently situated just 5 minutes from the A12 and a brief 10-minute walk from Colchester North Station, Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester is nestled within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School on Apprentice Drive, off Bergholt Road. Parking is available on site.

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 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.