About this Role
We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 2 private day care nurseries, 1 secondary school and 6 primary schools.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.
Salary
£27,144 per annum based on working 40 hours, all year round.
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join a strong team of Nursery Practitioners.
We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support and care to each and every one of our children to ensure that they reach their full potential.
Core Purpose:
To deliver the highest standards of care, support and challenge to the children at Smarties Nursery, resulting in:
- providing child centred care that results in happy children and parents
- the delivery of engaging learning for all children
- to always work positively and respectfully as an individual and as part of the team
What we offer
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Sick Pay entitlement.
- Heavily discounted childcare.
- Loyalty Bonus Scheme.
- Long Service Bonus Scheme.
- Referral Scheme.
- Recognition Awards
- Flexible Working.
- Onsite car parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Company Pension.
- Professional Development and Performance Management system.
- Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, good humour and a shared belief that every child will reach their potential then please apply to be part of our team.
What you offer
- Experience of working as a Nursery Practitioner in a childcare setting.
- Completed CWDC, relevant NVQ Level 3 Childcare qualification.
- Understand the importance of Safeguarding policies and procedures, importance of H&S, and food hygiene in the workplace.
- Knowledge of implementing EYFS
- A team player is essential.
Please refer to the job pack for full details of the job description and position specification for this role, including the essential criteria required to carry out this role.
Hours/work pattern:
- 40 per week, flexible shifts, Monday to Friday.
- All year round
To apply:
Please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/548811875/EDV-2026-SDN-79134
and complete an online application form before the closing date.
Application deadline:
The closing date for this role is: 30 July 2026.
Proposed interview date: 03 August 2026.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
