Job Overview
Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner
Hazles Farm Childcare Ltd – Rural Shawbury (SY4 4HE)
Full-time | Permanent | Salary to be discussed
Do you have a passion for early years education and a love of inspiring young children through both indoor and outdoor learning?
Hazles Farm Childcare Ltd is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Level 2 minimum Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming pre-school team.
Set within a beautiful rural environment, our setting offers exceptional facilities including a tennis court, jungle gym soft-play area, and an established Forest School, led by a qualified Forest School teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing, creative, and child-centred environment.
Duties
- As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Support children across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping them develop confidence and readiness for Reception
- Encourage learning through play-based, hands-on, and imaginative experiences
- Create a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where children feel valued and supported
- Plan and deliver engaging activities using both indoor and outdoor learning spaces
- Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, communication, and physical development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, including practitioners, teaching assistants, and volunteers
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, and liaise with external professionals where required
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress accurately
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety
- Take part in training and ongoing professional development
Why Join Hazles Farm?
We believe our staff are at the heart of our success. In return, we offer:
- A unique rural setting with excellent outdoor learning facilities
- Weekly Forest School sessions
- Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
- A supportive, friendly, and inclusive team environment
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension
- Childcare discount
- Staff social events, birthday vouchers, and Employee of the Month rewards
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Level 2 Early Years qualification or above
- Strong communication skills and a positive team-focused approach
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Ability to provide three professional references
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Desirable:
- Experience working within an early years setting
- Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, or Food Hygiene training
- Full UK driving licence (beneficial due to rural location)
Hours and salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates and will reflect experience and qualifications.
Safer Recruitment
Hazles Farm Childcare Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and eligibility to work in the UK. Applicants must declare all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, in line with safer recruitment requirements.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a nurturing and inspiring early years setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via Indeed or email your CV to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
