Early Years Practitioner (Minimum Level 2)
St Francis' College Nursery | Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Permanent | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Up to £30,607.50 per annum (DOE)
Looking for a nursery where you can inspire young learners while growing your own career?
At St Francis' College Nursery, we believe every child deserves an exceptional start in life—and that starts with exceptional Early Years practitioners.
We're looking for a passionate Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or newly qualified, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing, child-centred environment where you'll be supported to develop your career while making a real difference to young children's lives.
Situated in the heart of Letchworth Garden City, St Francis' College has been providing an outstanding independent education for more than 85 years. Our purpose-designed nursery offers children a stimulating and caring environment while also benefiting from the excellent facilities and wider opportunities available across the school. As part of the Inspired Learning Group, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a supportive school community alongside excellent training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
What you'll be doing
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll help create an environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn every day.
You'll:
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child's individual interests, abilities and stage of development.
- Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and build confidence.
- Observe, assess and celebrate children's progress, using the EYFS framework to plan meaningful next steps in learning.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and carers, working together to support every child's development.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing, communication, literacy, numeracy and social development through responsive, child-centred practice.
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments and learning records that celebrate children's achievements and inform future planning.
- Make the most of the nursery's close links with the wider school, supporting children to participate in activities that enrich their learning and development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the highest standards of care, education and professionalism.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and children's wellbeing remain central to everything you do.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A DfE-approved Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding.
- A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting young children to reach their full potential.
Why join St Francis' College Nursery?
We believe that when our people thrive, children thrive too. That's why we're committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and long-term career.
We offer:
- Salary up to £30,607.50 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discounted childcare.
- Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Pension scheme.
- Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £750.
- Comprehensive health plan, including optical, dental, chiropody, therapy treatments, health club concessions and access to DoctorLine worldwide.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Westfield Rewards, offering discounts across a wide range of high street and online retailers.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across Inspired Learning Group.
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive team.
- The opportunity to work within an outstanding independent school with excellent facilities and beautiful surroundings.
Apply today and help give every child the very best start in life.
For more information, please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected].
Safeguarding Statement
St Francis' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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Pay: Up to £30,607.50 per year
Work Location: In person
