Senior Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Team as a Senior Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Royston, we're looking for a Level 3 Qualified - Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let's make a difference together

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

• £750 WELCOME BONUS
• Free On-site Parking: Accessible from the A10 and A505. If you don't drive, we are within walking distance of the train station (train lines running from Cambridge to London).
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays and closure over christmas Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £30,992 per Annum (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Sunhill Montessori Nursery, Grantham Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5WY

About our Nursery

Sunhill Day Nursery Royston is a bright, purpose-built, premium nursery offering three distinct learning enhancements for our children: Montessori, organic growing and food and child-friendly cooking classes. These important learning experiences help set our Royston nursery apart from others by equipping children with a deep understanding of the environment, sustainable living, and the exciting process of cooking with their own organic produce. Our nursery is made up for 4 rooms - our baby room, toddler room, 2- 3 year olds and pre school. Free onsite parking - accessible from the A10 and A505. If you don't drive, we are within walking distance of the train station (train lines running from Cambridge to London). Situated on the edge of the commercial area in the Northern outskirts of Royston, adjacent to Tesco, Johnson Matthey and other major employers, we are ideally located within walking distance of the train station and readily accessible from the A10 and A505. Parking is available onsite.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you'll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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