Senior Nursery Practitioner

Senior Nursery Practitioner – £15 per hour – Permanent

This nursery provides care for toddlers and preschool children in a beautiful Victorian house with generous indoor and outdoor space. The Senior Nursery Practitioner role combines hands‑on practice with responsibility for maintaining routines, standards, and quality across the room. Close working relationships with room leaders and management support consistent care and learning.

• This role requires prior experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner or experienced Level 3 practitioner
• A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification is essential
• This position is not suitable for candidates without nursery experience

• Rate of Pay: £15 per hour
• Hours: Full-time, 4 days per week
• Shift Pattern: 7:30am–6:30pm
• Setting: Private day nursery
• Age Group: Toddlers and Pre-School

• A senior role with responsibility, without full management accountability
• A stable nursery with established routines and consistent staffing
• An environment designed to feel calm and homely
• Four-day working week
• Benefits including free lunch, pension, training, bonus scheme, length of service rewards, and team events

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Proven experience as a Senior Practitioner or confident Level 3 practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Confidence supporting children’s learning and daily routines

• Experience mentoring or junior practitioners
• Additional safeguarding or specialist training

• Support high-quality practice within your room and across the nursery
• Act as a role model for practitioners, supporting standards and routines
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, and quality standards at all times
• Contribute to planning, observations, and assessments
• Support smooth daily operation of the nursery, including ratios and transitions

Applications are reviewed promptly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly, with clear and professional communication throughout.