Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – £27,000–£32,000

Children in this nursery spend much of the day outside - digging, planting, building, exploring woodland areas and engaging in child-led activities - with structured planning in line with the EYFS.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will build strong relationships with your key-children and families, delivering high-quality and child led activities, ensuring that they build confidence and reach their full potential.

Before You Apply

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Recent experience in a nursery delivering EYFS-based activities is essential.
• You must be confident leading outdoor learning and managing a key group independently.

Key Job Details

• £27,000–£32,000 per year
• 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
• Full-time, permanent contract

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Majority of the day spent outdoors in well-developed learning spaces
• Access to woodland area for structured forest school sessions
• Clear key person structure with defined responsibility
• Fresh meals prepared daily by on-site chef
• Pension scheme and ongoing training

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience as a Nursery Practitioner in an EYFS setting
• Confidence leading outdoor play and learning activities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment
• Ability to manage a key group independently

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver child-led activities in line with EYFS, with emphasis on outdoor learning
• Lead forest school sessions and support safe risk-taking in outdoor environments
• Act as key person, completing observations, assessments and progress reviews
• Maintain accurate learning records and development tracking
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures, particularly outdoors
• Work alongside colleagues and external instructors to coordinate daily routines

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Level 3 Nursery Practitioner applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and setting visit.

Reference: WILL207743/DN

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