Early Years Practitioner

Join Our Team as an Early Years Practitioner at our Marwell Zoo Nursery years)

Do you love working with children and thrive in a supportive, positive team environment? Kids Love Nature Kindergarten in Marwell Zoo is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our Outstanding rated nursery

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team:

• Positive & Supportive Atmosphere: We're a team that values collaboration and a genuine love for what we do.
• Beautiful Zoo Environment: Imagine working in bright, welcoming classrooms with direct access to a large, vibrant garden which overlooks the giraffes and zebras and access to Marwell Zoological Park
• Outstanding Setting: Be part of a team recognised for providing exceptional early years education.
• Growth & Development: We're committed to your professional development with training and opportunities for career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy set shift patterns for a predictable and healthy work-life balance.
• Team Spirit: Regular team socials and a fantastic Christmas party to celebrate our successes together.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Creating engaging and exciting learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years, both indoors and outdoors.
• Working as a valued member of our friendly and supportive team.
• Bringing your positive attitude and passion for early years education to everything you do.
• Contribute to the positive and happy environment we provide for our children.

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for early years education and a positive, can-do attitude.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• A Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years Education.
• Someone looking for a career in early years.

What We Offer:

• Generous Welcome Bonus: £1000 onboarding bonus (£500 on joining, and an additional £500 after successful completion of your 6-month probation).
• Competitive Salary: Qualified18+ year olds up to £32,045 FTE (£14.50 per hour) inclusive of paid lunch breaks
• Paid Breaks & Meetings: We value your time and ensure you're paid for lunch breaks and staff meetings.
• Set shift patterns
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (including bank holidays).
• Day Nursery, operating 7.45am to 6pm.

Contract: Part-time or Full-time available.

Job Description: Please read our Early Years Practitioner Role Description on our website

Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025

Kindergarten Address: Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo, Thompson's Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH

SAFER RECRUITMENT NOTICE:

Kids Love Nature are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in our care. All applicants therefore must be willing to undergo effective child protection and safeguarding screening, this will include references from previous employers and an DBS check and then registered with the Update service . We shall also seek compliance with sections 15-25 of the immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (eligibility to work in the United Kingdom of Great Britain).

All staff must confirm they are not included on Children's barred list or PoVA or barred by the Independent Safeguarding Authority; or disqualified from working with children, or been refused registration or had it cancelled; subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body, e.g. the Teaching Agency or Health and Care professions council and Ofsted.

All our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, repremands and warnings including those regarded as 'spent', must be declared.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person