Senior Nursery Practitioner-£1000 Welcome Perk

WCI Brokerage; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium nursery is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner to foster a safe and nurturing environment for children. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS. The role involves planning engaging activities and building relationships with children and families. This position offers a competitive salary and generous perks including a welcome bonus and childcare discounts.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount

31 days of holiday plus additional birthday day

Access to training and courses

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support

Bonuses for referrals and service milestones

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating brighter futures for children.
• Ability to create a warm, nurturing environment.
• Experience in planning play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with children and families.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Childcare knowledge

Teamwork

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? At Henley, we are looking for a Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and lets 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 Youll Love Working With Us

• 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: 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

• 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 childrens 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.