Senior nursery practitioner Work, Jobs in Southbourne (with Salaries)

Senior Nursery Practitioner (Internal)
Tops Day Nurseries —Christchurch
- £13.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- School
- Employee discount
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Nursery Practitioner
Forres Sandle Manor School —Fordingbridge
- £16,523 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Conflict management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Senior Nursery Practitioner
Tops Day Nurseries —Salisbury
- £13.80 - £14.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- School
- Employee discount
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Senior Nursery Manager
Tops Day Nurseries —Wimborne
- £38,000 - £42,500 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Recruiting
- Employee discount
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Senior Early Years Educator / Room Leader
Storal —Blandford Forum
- £14.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Family First Nurseries —Ringwood
- £29,577.60 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Nursery Practitioner - Level 2
Family First Nurseries —Ringwood
- £27,892.80 a year
- Full-time
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- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Tops Day Nurseries —Bearwood
- £13.80 an hour
- Full-time
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- Preschool
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Senior Nursery Practitioner (Internal)

Tops Day Nurseries -
Christchurch

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.80 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Early Years pupil support
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Experience working with children
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Child safeguarding
Early years education experience
Nursery experience

Full job description

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Location: Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £13.80 Hour

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future.

With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care.

Proud winners of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn.

About the Role

Our Senior Nursery Practitioner is an experienced early years professional who provides high-quality care and education to young children while also taking on leadership responsibilities within the nursery. You will serve as role models to our colleagues and help maintain the standards of care and learning in the nursery.

About the Nursery

Tops Christchurch Nursery is a 77-place day nursery and preschool located in the beautifully renovated Priory Hall in the heart of Christchurch. We provide Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to preschool, with a custom-designed garden and a rich programme including Forest School, cooking school, yoga, Boogie Mites, and more. Children enjoy regular local outings to Priory, nearby parks, and the waterfront, encouraging curiosity and a love of the outdoors. Our play-based approach supports confident, independent learners in a happy, nurturing environment, working in close partnership with families.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.

Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
Health & wellbeing support- NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
A generous holiday allowance- including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

What does the role involve?

Deliver outstanding childcare that promotes children’s safety, well-being, and development.
Support children’s learning through age-appropriate activities and play that meet developmental milestones.
Observe and assess children’s progress and maintain detailed records to ensure that each child’s needs are met.
Lead and guide nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices within the room or nursery.
Ensure learning activities are tailored to the individual needs of each child and encourage their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Assist the Room Manager or Nursery Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of the room or nursery.

What are we looking for?

A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
Extensive experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures

Important Safeguarding Information
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:

Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
Be eligible to work in regulated roles- not on the Children’s Barred List.
Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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