Location: Bristol (Beautiful rural outskirts)
Contract Type: Long term – full & part-time options available
Recruitment Partner: Zen Educate
We are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious, highly regarded nursery located on the scenic outskirts of Bristol to find a passionate and skilled Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
Catering specifically to children aged 2 to 4 years, this idyllic setting is housed in a beautifully converted barn nestled within 28 acres of stunning countryside grounds. As a recruiter working closely with this nursery, we can testify to their incredible family ethos, top-tier resources, and exceptional outdoor-led learning environment. If you want to work somewhere that truly values letting "children be children" while preparing them for their next educational steps, this is the perfect role for you.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver Premium EYFS Care: Lead and deliver high-quality care and education tailored specifically for the 2–4 age bracket, fostering independence and confidence.
- Embrace the Great Outdoors: Actively lead daily outdoor learning experiences across 28 acres of private grounds, including structured "welly walks", wildlife pond exploration, and nursery garden activities.
- Collaborate with Specialist Teachers: Work alongside the setting's on-site specialist staff to support incredible enrichment activities, including swimming lessons in their heated indoor pool, as well as French, music, and drama.
- Track & Share Progress: Observe and document children's developmental milestones under the EYFS framework, maintaining the setting’s high standards of communication with parents.
- Maintain Safety & Welfare: Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, complying fully with modern EYFS regulations, safer eating guidelines, and personal care protocols.
What the Setting is Looking For:
- DfE Compliance: A Level 3 qualification approved on the DfE Early Years Qualifications List, OR verified eligibility via the DfE’s Experience-Based Route (EBR) to count within Level 3 staff-to-child ratios.
- Core Essentials: A valid Paediatric First Aid (PFA - although this can be completed in-house) certificate and a suitable Level 2 English qualification.
- An Outdoor Ethos: A genuine passion for outdoor learning, physical development, and exploratory play.
- Age-Specific Expertise: Experience tailoring the EYFS curriculum for toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 2–4).
- A Collaborative Spirit: A warm, proactive, and professional approach to working within a tight-knit team and alongside specialist educators.
Why We Highly Recommend This Setting:
- Spectacular Environment: You will be working in a spacious, breathtaking countryside environment equipped with unparalleled indoor and outdoor facilities (including an on-site swimming pool and woodland play areas).
- A Supportive Culture: Our client is renowned for investing in their staff, offering a highly professional, welcoming team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).
- Flexibility: With both full-time and part-time options available, they are incredibly accommodating for the right practitioner.
To Apply:
If you are a qualified Level 3 practitioner looking for a rewarding, premium early years role, we would love to speak with you. Apply today or contact our team directly for a confidential chat about the setting.
REF: INDABRTA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £120.00-£140.00 per day
Work Location: In person
