Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Haverhill, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Unity Schools partnership |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Early Years Practitioner |
Summary
Unity Stars Nurseries – Haverhill (2 Sites)
Permanent *
Up to £24,414 per year (£12.65 per hour) FTE + Great Benefits
*Please note the nursery is open 7:15am-6:15pm, which our working days typically follow. Please let us know what working days and hours would be of interest to you.
We’re opening a beautiful new nursery and want passionate Early Years Practitioners to grow with us!
At Unity Stars, we believe the first four years of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything. You’ll be more than a practitioner—you’ll be a key part of each child’s story.
What We’re Offering:
A supportive, inclusive team culture
A brand-new nursery environment to grow with.
Career development across our wider Trust
Benefits Include:
33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Staff childcare discounts
NEST company pension scheme
Free uniform
Discounted gym membership, shopping, tech & travel perks
Comprehensive wellbeing package and annual CPD/Wellbeing Unity Day
Who We’re Looking For:
Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare is preferred—but if you're passionate and interested in training, we’d still love to hear from you!
Plus – A £1,000 Welcome Bonus!
You’ll receive a £1,000 bonus after 6 months in the role if you meet one of the following:
• You’re new to working in a nursery
• You haven’t worked in a nursery in the past 6 months
• You’ve worked in a nursery recently but only on a temporary contract
Want to learn more? Pop in for a coffee or book a virtual chat with our Nursery Manager with your CV:
Norton Road: lparry@unitystars.org.uk
Permanent *
Up to £24,414 per year (£12.65 per hour) FTE + Great Benefits
*Please note the nursery is open 7:15am-6:15pm, which our working days typically follow. Please let us know what working days and hours would be of interest to you.
We’re opening a beautiful new nursery and want passionate Early Years Practitioners to grow with us!
At Unity Stars, we believe the first four years of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything. You’ll be more than a practitioner—you’ll be a key part of each child’s story.
What We’re Offering:
A supportive, inclusive team culture
A brand-new nursery environment to grow with.
Career development across our wider Trust
Benefits Include:
33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Staff childcare discounts
NEST company pension scheme
Free uniform
Discounted gym membership, shopping, tech & travel perks
Comprehensive wellbeing package and annual CPD/Wellbeing Unity Day
Who We’re Looking For:
Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare is preferred—but if you're passionate and interested in training, we’d still love to hear from you!
Plus – A £1,000 Welcome Bonus!
You’ll receive a £1,000 bonus after 6 months in the role if you meet one of the following:
• You’re new to working in a nursery
• You haven’t worked in a nursery in the past 6 months
• You’ve worked in a nursery recently but only on a temporary contract
Want to learn more? Pop in for a coffee or book a virtual chat with our Nursery Manager with your CV:
Norton Road: lparry@unitystars.org.uk
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