Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,784 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire College South and West |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | EL367s |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner (EL367s)
Salary: £24,784 (per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Crewe, Starting Point Nursery
We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Starting Point Nursery on a fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Nursery Practitioner who has a passion for working within the childcare and education industry, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join our team in the daily care and development of children within the nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
To welcome and assist child(ren) on arrival and departure;
To provide comprehensive verbal handover to parents;
To ensure the child(ren) feel included with their peers at all times including snack and mealtimes;
To provide constant supervision and support;
Provide daily assistance and support to all children as required;
Support and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum;
Contribute to planning and preparation of daily activities;
Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all children; and
Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards;
Update to date knowledge of current educational practice – latest EYFS (September 2025);
Ability to use information technology to supplement education (Iconnect/Parentzone):
Proven skills in working with children and understanding their needs; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 27 November 2025.
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
The selection process will take place on 4 December 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
Starting Point Nursery
An ‘Outstanding’ Nursery located in a purpose-built setting since 2010, set in beautiful surroundings including extensive outdoor areas and a forest school.
Starting Point Nursery was first established in 1995 for student’s children, due to its increasing demand and popularity it opened to the local community, offering full-time provision and building an excellent reputation over the years.
We have excellent partnerships with our parents and carers as we understand how important these relationships are.
At Starting Point we value a kind, safe and secure environment in which we encourage children to learn through play, provide quality interactions and an outstanding curriculum.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
Salary: £24,784 (per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Crewe, Starting Point Nursery
We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Starting Point Nursery on a fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Nursery Practitioner who has a passion for working within the childcare and education industry, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join our team in the daily care and development of children within the nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities:
To welcome and assist child(ren) on arrival and departure;
To provide comprehensive verbal handover to parents;
To ensure the child(ren) feel included with their peers at all times including snack and mealtimes;
To provide constant supervision and support;
Provide daily assistance and support to all children as required;
Support and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum;
Contribute to planning and preparation of daily activities;
Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all children; and
Promote the welfare of children and young people.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards;
Update to date knowledge of current educational practice – latest EYFS (September 2025);
Ability to use information technology to supplement education (Iconnect/Parentzone):
Proven skills in working with children and understanding their needs; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 27 November 2025.
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
The selection process will take place on 4 December 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
Starting Point Nursery
An ‘Outstanding’ Nursery located in a purpose-built setting since 2010, set in beautiful surroundings including extensive outdoor areas and a forest school.
Starting Point Nursery was first established in 1995 for student’s children, due to its increasing demand and popularity it opened to the local community, offering full-time provision and building an excellent reputation over the years.
We have excellent partnerships with our parents and carers as we understand how important these relationships are.
At Starting Point we value a kind, safe and secure environment in which we encourage children to learn through play, provide quality interactions and an outstanding curriculum.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.