Early Years Practitioner - Runcorn
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,600 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 November 2025 |
| Location: | Runcorn WA7 4JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dunky's Day Nurseries Ltd. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NP/Runcorn |
Summary
REQUIRED – NURSERY PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE AT DUNKY’S DAY NURSERY, RUNCORN - (Part-time contracts available)
Due to our children’s numbers increasing, we are seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic and motivating Nursery Practitioner to recruit to our team at our RUNCORN Nursery.
You will be joining an experienced staff team which is able to support future career development and enhance your personal development. You will need to be flexible to the needs of the business. The successful candidates that join our team will be a proactive, positive Practitioner who can support and deliver the EYFS confidently to all children. You will have the ability and motivation to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding results for our children and families.
We offer an excellent package:-
• Salary up to £25,600pro rata depending on experience & qualifications with an annual salary review.
• Subsidised Childcare up to £4524.00 per annum for Nursery Practitioners
• Christmas Week Closure and 3pm finish on Christmas Eve
• Birthday Voucher for every employee
• Refer a Colleague Scheme - £100 voucher for referring a member of staff to Dunky’s (T&C apply)
• Free Uniform Provided
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Free Parking
• Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate individual / teams’ achievements.
• Staff Appreciation Gifts
• Quality Training and Career Progression
• Company pension
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) inc. Bank Holidays
• Discounted days out & shopping rewards
• Supportive Head Office Team External helpline with professional counsellors and counselling when required - support for your health & wellbeing 24 hours a day.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• To plan, prepare and implement appropriate planning for children of all stages of development and look at next steps.
• To work with all age groups and cover in different rooms as required.
• To work in partnership with parents and carers and external agencies.
• To follow and implement all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:
• NVQ level 3
• A firm understanding of the EYFS.
• Good communication and social skills
Dunky’s Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please see our website for full safeguarding policy.
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Any role offer is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check prior to employment with us. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Please email Lesley at: recruitment@dunkysdaynursery.co.uk for more information or call her on 07983 712525.
Due to our children’s numbers increasing, we are seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic and motivating Nursery Practitioner to recruit to our team at our RUNCORN Nursery.
You will be joining an experienced staff team which is able to support future career development and enhance your personal development. You will need to be flexible to the needs of the business. The successful candidates that join our team will be a proactive, positive Practitioner who can support and deliver the EYFS confidently to all children. You will have the ability and motivation to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding results for our children and families.
We offer an excellent package:-
• Salary up to £25,600pro rata depending on experience & qualifications with an annual salary review.
• Subsidised Childcare up to £4524.00 per annum for Nursery Practitioners
• Christmas Week Closure and 3pm finish on Christmas Eve
• Birthday Voucher for every employee
• Refer a Colleague Scheme - £100 voucher for referring a member of staff to Dunky’s (T&C apply)
• Free Uniform Provided
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Free Parking
• Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate individual / teams’ achievements.
• Staff Appreciation Gifts
• Quality Training and Career Progression
• Company pension
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) inc. Bank Holidays
• Discounted days out & shopping rewards
• Supportive Head Office Team External helpline with professional counsellors and counselling when required - support for your health & wellbeing 24 hours a day.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• To plan, prepare and implement appropriate planning for children of all stages of development and look at next steps.
• To work with all age groups and cover in different rooms as required.
• To work in partnership with parents and carers and external agencies.
• To follow and implement all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.
You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:
• NVQ level 3
• A firm understanding of the EYFS.
• Good communication and social skills
Dunky’s Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please see our website for full safeguarding policy.
•
Any role offer is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check prior to employment with us. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Please email Lesley at: recruitment@dunkysdaynursery.co.uk for more information or call her on 07983 712525.