Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Woodlands Daycare RH8 0NR 

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 

Salary £25,520 Per Annum 

Hours 40 hours 

Woodlands Day Care Nursery

Woodlands is a lovely setting based in Oxted, just up the road from Westerham. Currently rated Ofsted Good, Woodlands is a nursery set in converted houses with a wonderfully equipped back garden featuring a series of themed sheds spanning the entire garden. It makes for a wonderful outdoor space in the summer and covered adventure in the winter.

We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join our vibrant team, specifically in our explores room, which caters to children aged 18 months - 32 months. The successful candidate will work alongside the Room Leader to ensure that our children receive the best care and education, while supporting the smooth daily operation of the nursery.

Why Woodlands? 

At Woodlands, we take pride in creating an environment that encourages both children and staff to grow, develop, and thrive. With a current Ofsted rating of "Good," our nursery is set in charming, converted houses with a beautifully equipped back garden, featuring a series of themed sheds that provide a unique, immersive space for outdoor play, no matter the season. Whether it's a sunny summer day or a cozy winter afternoon, our garden is always an adventure.

We believe in sustained shared thinking – a practice that fosters self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is not only at the heart of how we work with the children but also how we support the professional development of our team members. We are committed to ongoing training and mentoring to ensure everyone reaches their full potential.

Why Join Us

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Childcare Employee Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Transport Links The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. Oxted train station is just a 10-minute walk away. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pick up. The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pic.
• Referral Programme- Refer a friend and receive a bonus up to £750 check terms and conditions.
• Onsite parking
• Company Pension

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

* All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Woodlands Day Care is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.