Company Overview
Portland Nurseries Limited is a family-owned group of day nurseries dedicated to providing the highest standard of early years care and education. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the very best start in life through ongoing training and professional development of our staff.
Portland Nurseries
We are looking for a warm, motivated and experienced Early Years Educator to join our nurturing Baby Room at our Portland House Nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate practitioner who thrives in a supportive, child-centred environment and is committed to providing outstanding care for babies aged 3–24 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of the baby room, ensuring a safe, stimulating and caring environment.
- Support babies’ learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Plan engaging age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, early communication, physical development and secure attachments.
- Supervise, mentor and guide room practitioners to ensure high-quality practice.
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on children’s progress.
- Maintain accurate observations, records and developmental assessments.
- Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies are consistently followed.
About You
- Level 3 or above in Early Years / Childcare (required).
- Proven experience working with babies in a nursery setting.
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development.
- Confident in leading a team and supporting staff development.
- Warm, caring and patient, with a genuine passion for Early Years.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Staff childcare discount.
- Wellbeing days.
- Healthcare Scheme.
If you are a dedicated Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch via our website www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/careers .
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,352.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
- Childcare: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
