Job Description – Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: Surrey

Salary: £15 – £17 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Flexible (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm)

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our flagship nursery, The Crèche. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-quality, flexible childcare setting that prioritises both staff and children equally.

As a practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding early years care and education, ensuring all children are supported in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and early years education in line with EYFS standards
• Follow the nursery’s daily routine, ensuring smooth transitions between activities (mealtimes, play, sleep, learning) 
• Support children’s development across all age groups
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues 
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are always followed 
• Work collaboratively within the team to maintain high standards of care
• Be flexible to support staffing requirements and varying shift patterns

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting. 
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid. 
• Safeguarding/Child Protection training. 
• Experience working across different age groups

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible working opportunities
• Childcare discount
• Referral bonus scheme (up to £750)
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with £1000 bonus
• Access to training and development programmes. 

Safeguarding Commitment

The Crèche is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Recruitment processes include DBS checks and adherence to safer recruitment