Qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Join our OUTSTANDING team at Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford!
Due to increasing demand, we are looking for a passionate, caring, and creative person to join our award-winning nursery family.
Whether you have previous childcare experience or are looking to gain hands-on experience in an exceptional setting, we’d love to hear from you!
At Scallywags, you’ll be part of a team where:
- Your ideas are valued
- Your well-being matters
- Your professional growth is supported
We offer:
✅ Career progression opportunities
✅ Fully funded CPD training
✅ Fun, staff team-building days
✅ Uniform provided
✅ Paid overtime or time off in lieu
✅ Extra holiday after 5 years’ service
✅ “Refer a Friend” bonus
✅ Bonus on passing probation
✅ Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate & lunch-break treats
✅ Wellbeing basket for staff use
✅ Flexible positions – full time (4 or 5 days) or part time (2–3 days)
✅ 10-hour shifts between 7:30am – 6:30pm
✅ 1-week Christmas closure
We are incredibly proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a difference, come and be part of our Scallywags family!
We follow a child-led, curiosity-based approach, valuing outdoor learning and meaningful play.
Apply today and help us inspire little minds every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Where are you based?
- Describe to me your childcare experience in detail?
- How do you plan on commuting to work everyday?
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
