Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner (12 month Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | YMCA Derbyshire |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | N/A |
Summary
Welcome to YMCA Stepping Stones Nursery
At YMCA Stepping Stones we provide high quality child care within our community at our two settings. Our qualified and caring team works hard to provide the compassion and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.
We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a fun, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development. You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.
We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.
Position
Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Based: YMCA Stepping Stones, St Marks Road
Salary: £19047.60pa, £12.21ph
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday
12 month Maternity Cover, possibility of permanent hours available at the end of the 12 months.
This is an exciting time for you to join YMCA Stepping Stones; we are currently expanding our provision and developing our rooms and outdoor spaces.
We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team with the drive to provide a high quality and supportive learning environment for our children and their families.
We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a safe, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development.
You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.
Requirements
Minimum level 3 early years qualification
Knowledge of legislation including equality, safeguarding, PREVENT, SEND, health and safety and food hygiene.
Safeguarding to level 3 (training can be provided)
At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.
Other information
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
What we offer:
Generous Annual leave
Pension contributions
Discount on childcare
Free parking
Uniform supplied
Costco card
Christmas dinner
For an informal chat please contact Angelina Brett on 07715243469 or 01332 372245 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday
Closing date; 31/12/2025
Interviews to be held; On a rolling basis as applications are reviewed.
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement:
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
At YMCA Stepping Stones we provide high quality child care within our community at our two settings. Our qualified and caring team works hard to provide the compassion and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.
We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a fun, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development. You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.
We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.
Position
Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Based: YMCA Stepping Stones, St Marks Road
Salary: £19047.60pa, £12.21ph
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday
12 month Maternity Cover, possibility of permanent hours available at the end of the 12 months.
This is an exciting time for you to join YMCA Stepping Stones; we are currently expanding our provision and developing our rooms and outdoor spaces.
We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team with the drive to provide a high quality and supportive learning environment for our children and their families.
We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a safe, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development.
You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.
Requirements
Minimum level 3 early years qualification
Knowledge of legislation including equality, safeguarding, PREVENT, SEND, health and safety and food hygiene.
Safeguarding to level 3 (training can be provided)
At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.
Other information
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?
If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
What we offer:
Generous Annual leave
Pension contributions
Discount on childcare
Free parking
Uniform supplied
Costco card
Christmas dinner
For an informal chat please contact Angelina Brett on 07715243469 or 01332 372245 during the hours of 9am – 4pm Monday - Friday
Closing date; 31/12/2025
Interviews to be held; On a rolling basis as applications are reviewed.
Vision
Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:
– So, they can fulfil their dreams;
– have a safe space to learn and grow;
– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and
– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.
Together we create places where people flourish.
Mission
To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.
Values
From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere
YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities
We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.
By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.
Equality and Diversity Statement:
YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.