Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Whetstone |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1461871476 |
Summary
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – £27,000–£32,000
Children in this nursery spend much of the day outside - digging, planting, building, exploring woodland areas and engaging in child-led activities - with structured planning in line with the EYFS.
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will build strong relationships with your key-children and families, delivering high-quality and child led activities, ensuring that they build confidence and reach their full potential.
Before You Apply
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
- Recent experience in a nursery delivering EYFS-based activities is essential.
- You must be confident leading outdoor learning and managing a key group independently.
Key Job Details
- £27,000–£32,000 per year
- 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
- Full-time, permanent contract
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Majority of the day spent outdoors in well-developed learning spaces
- Access to woodland area for structured forest school sessions
- Clear key person structure with defined responsibility
- Fresh meals prepared daily by on-site chef
- External instructors for French and physical education sessions
- Pension scheme and ongoing training
What You’ll Need
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Experience as a Nursery Practitioner in an EYFS setting
- Confidence leading outdoor play and learning activities
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment
- Ability to manage a key group independently
What You’ll Do
- Plan and deliver child-led activities in line with EYFS, with emphasis on outdoor learning
- Lead forest school sessions and support safe risk-taking in outdoor environments
- Act as key person, completing observations, assessments and progress reviews
- Maintain accurate learning records and development tracking
- Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures, particularly outdoors
- Work alongside colleagues and external instructors to coordinate daily routines
What Happens After You Apply
Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Level 3 Nursery Practitioner applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and setting visit.
Reference: WILL207743/JR
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