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Nursery Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: Gerrards Cross
Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1463623159

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Summary

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Up to £30,500

Our client’s setting has been designed to feel calm, organised and genuinely child-focused. The nursery combines well-equipped indoor rooms with daily outdoor access, embedding the EYFS into practical, play-led learning. Days are structured around consistent routines, clear key person responsibilities, and meaningful child development.

Before You Apply

  • This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • You must have recent experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery setting.
  • This position is not suitable for candidates without a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.

Key Job Details

  • Salary: Up to £30,500
  • Full-time, permanent contract
  • Private early years nursery

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Well-resourced indoor rooms and secure outdoor learning space used daily
  • Pension scheme
  • Heavily discounted childcare
  • Benefits portal and wellbeing programme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Employee Assistance Programme

What You’ll Need

  • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years
  • Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
  • Recent experience as a Nursery Practitioner in an early years setting
  • Confident managing a key group independently
  • Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

  • Paediatric First Aid certification

What You’ll Do

  • Plan and deliver structured EYFS-aligned activities
  • Act as key person for a group of children, completing observations and assessments
  • Maintain accurate learning records and contribute to planning meetings
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance procedures
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent standards across rooms
  • Communicate clearly with parents regarding progress and wellbeing

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria for the Nursery Practitioner Level 3 role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and shown around the nursery.

Reference: WILL208800/JG

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