Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Come and join our Brand New Nursery

We are seeking to appoint experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioners Leaders to our Brand New Little Thinkers Nursery setting at Furzeham Primary and Nursery School. 

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioners to join our team. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and a passion for early childhood education. You would work primarily at Furzeham Little Thinkers but may be given the opportunity to work at Kings Ash and Curledge Street settings too. All of our settings are bespoke 0-2 settings who specialise in baby development.

Duties:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime, and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized nursery environment.

Experience: 

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Little Thinkers is a registered charity and small family of nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families in Strood, Portsmouth, Paignton, and Furzeham. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

Not all Nurseries think in the same way…

As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we are proud to be a ‘thinking nursery’; a place where big ideas and curiosity are encouraged. Our approach delivers wonderous experiences that help children become confident, curious, and resilient individuals. Our core values, Imagination, Energy, Resilience, Questioning, Language, and Cooperation, shape everything we do.

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at Little Thinkers to contact Jo Mitchell ([email protected]).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.  If you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]