Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Montessori Nursery

Salary: £30,000–£32,000 per year
Schedule: 4 days per week | 8:00am–6:00pm | All Year Round

This nursery is known for its child-centred approach, supportive team culture, and small class sizes that allow practitioners to build meaningful relationships with every child.

Rated Good by Ofsted, this setting provides a calm and inspiring learning environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, curiosity, and confidence through play-based and Montessori-inspired learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is looking for a better work-life balance with a 4-day working week while continuing to grow within a high-quality early years setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Passion for child development and learning through play
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Montessori qualification or experience is highly desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£32,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Higher salary available for candidates with a Montessori qualification
• Team events and social activities
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounted childcare
• Small class sizes and strong practitioner-child relationships

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs
• Plan and deliver engaging age-appropriate activities
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress
• Support children’s independence through Montessori-inspired practices
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive nursery team

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification

Reference: WILL231206/JC

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