We feel that the role of a nursery practitioner is one of the most important and exciting jobs and our nursery is committed to giving children the very best start. Practitioners are at the heart of our nursery and is what makes our nursery so special. We are a friendly, family-run nursery with 60 places, always rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted, situated just a stone’s throw from the lovely village of Bramhall. Our nursery is a happy and supportive place to work, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, wellbeing, and providing high-quality care and learning experiences for our children.
You can expect:
- A warm and supportive working environment
- A close-knit, friendly team with a true family feel
- Competitive rates of pay
- Extensive opportunities for professional development and training
- location near Bramhall village with great transport links
- An extra day off on your birthday – paid!
- Regular staff treats, events and gestures of appreciation
- Air Conditioned child areas
- An annual Christmas party for all of our staff to celebrate the festive season
- Free meals freshly prepared by our chef every day
- Additional paid time off over Christmas
- We staff above minimum ratios to provide time for observations, documentation, and other essential paperwork.
What we’re looking for:
- A level 2 or level 3 qualification in Childcare
- A passion for early years education and child development
- A positive, can-do attitude and team spirit
- Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Reliability, creativity, and a nurturing nature
Every day will be different and you will follow children's interests, creating opportunities for them to build on their understanding of the world around them and creating moments of awe and wonder throughout each day.
We understand the importance of outdoor play and the children at our setting spend lots of time outside each day in our purpose built gardens. We also run a Forest School program and run weekly sessions, walking to a local woodland area led by our Forest School Leader. The children thrive in this environment, enjoying the freedom to climb trees, cook on an open fire, explore nature and play in a stream, fostering holistic development and increasing confidence and resilience through supported risk-taking.
If you think you’d be a great fit or would like further details of this position we would love to hear from you!
An Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the nursery, is required for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you located in Stockport, or within 1 hours travel?
Work Location: In person
