Nursery Practitioner

Job . ECC
248665-5 Position Type:
Teacher Pay Range:
Dependent on Experience

Position

Start Date:

08/04/2025 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 01/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews:
Flexible

Hopscotch Day Nursery in Kelvedon Hatch are recruiting!

We are looking for passionate, creative and experienced Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners.

We are a unique, outdoor nursery who are passionate about quality outdoor learning. Here at Hopscotch Day nursery, our staff, children and families are KIND:
K - knowledgeable.
I - inclusive.
N - nurturing.
D - driven.

If the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

• actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting
• ensuring nursery policies and procedures are observed at all times
• assist with planning of the curriculum and individual child's planning
• help set up rooms according to planning and children's interest
• act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents / carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met
• willingness to learn
• ability to work as a team
• experience of working with young children
• commitment to diversity and equal opportunities
• friendly, flexible approach
• Enhanced DBS Check
• First Aid Certificate
• (If you do not have these, the setting will place you on an appropriate course)
• Driving licence due to the remote location of the nursery

• Staff uniform
• Good rate of pay
• Good holiday entitlement
• Access to Noodle Now (online training)

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.