Join our Pirates and Princesses Family!
Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery is a small independent nursery and we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for both our children and staff. As our nursery family continues to grow, we’re looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm, supportive and welcoming team.
What makes us special?
We’re more than a nursery — we’re an extended family. Our practitioners are at the heart of everything we do, helping children build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning through play, exploration and meaningful relationships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive setting where your ideas, skills and professional growth are valued.
What we are looking for
· A recognised childcare qualification, such as NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education (or equivalent).
- A sound understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
- The ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive nursery culture.
- Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Why join us
- A welcoming, family-focused environment.
- Plenty of opportunities for professional development and training.
- A positive working environment where staff wellbeing and teamwork are valued.
- Staff appreciation events and gifts.
- Competitive pay that recognises the professionalism and importance of early years practitioners with lot of opportunities to increase your salary though our employee bonus schemes.
- Pension scheme.
- All over time paid or holiday in lieu if preferred.
- Uniform supplied.
- Monthly resource budget to spend on your room/key children.
- Have your birthday off with full pay.
- All Bank holidays off.
- Separate staff room for you to relax.
- Health and wellbeing support, with 24-hour helpline.
- We close for 2 weeks of the year in May/June and at Christmas between 24th December and 1st January, so you will never work Christmas with us.
To apply for an application pack please contact Lisa on [email protected] or use the link on our website www.piratesandprincessesdaynursery.co.uk
Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Pirates and Princesses Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow our Safer Recruitment Policy each time we recruit a new member to join our team. All successful candidates will be subject to 2 references and an enhanced DBS check before their employment commences. We also carry out additional criminal record checks for anyone who has lived or worked abroad.
Pay: Up to £28,240.00 per year
Work Location: In person
