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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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