Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cambridge |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3
£27,000–£27,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week
Located in a charming building within a peaceful village setting, this nursery offers children a warm environment where they can feel settled and confident to explore. The rooms are thoughtfully arranged with carefully selected resources, giving children opportunities to investigate, create and make their own choices throughout the day.
The nursery combines the EYFS with Montessori-inspired principles, balancing purposeful learning with independence and child-led exploration. As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll use this approach to create meaningful experiences around each child's interests, development and individual needs.
Please note: due to the nursery's village location, you will need your own transport to reliably travel to and from the setting.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
Previous
experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
Good understanding of the
EYFS and child development
An interest in
Montessori principles and child-led learning
Confidence encouraging children's independence, curiosity and decision-making
A warm, patient and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Own transport due to the nursery's location
What You’ll Receive
£27,000–£27,500 per year
Discounted childcare
Christmas closure
Your birthday off
Pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Long service awards
Wellbeing programme
Creating a Calm Place to Learn
Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day
Create experiences that combine the
EYFS with Montessori-inspired learning
Encourage children to explore, make choices and become increasingly independent
Make thoughtful use of the nursery's natural resources and learning environments
Plan activities around children's interests and individual stages of development
Observe children's progress and identify meaningful next steps
Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure
Support children's emotional, social and physical development
Build positive relationships with parents and carers
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL261578/DB
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