Senior Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Royston
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Up to £32,200 per year | 40 Hours per Week

A thoughtfully designed nursery gives children the freedom to move, make choices and become increasingly confident in their own abilities.

This bright, purpose-built nursery provides a spacious and welcoming environment where Montessori-inspired principles form an important part of everyday learning. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop independence and learn through meaningful experiences, supported by carefully considered environments and resources.

With free-flow access to the garden, children can move naturally between indoor and outdoor learning throughout the day. The nursery combines exceptional standards of care with unique learning opportunities designed to encourage curiosity, confidence and individual development.

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you’ll remain hands-on with the children while taking on additional responsibility within the room, supporting colleagues and helping to maintain consistently high standards of Early Years practice.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Strong experience within a nursery or Early Years setting

Previous experience as a

Senior Nursery Practitioner or experienced Nursery Practitioner would be beneficial

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS and child development

An understanding of or interest in

Montessori-inspired Early Years practice

Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners

A warm, nurturing and professional approach

Good safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Receive

Salary up to £32,200

40 hours per week

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Taking on a Senior Role

Provide consistently high-quality care and Early Years education

Act as a positive role model and support other practitioners within the room

Help maintain high standards of practice, routines and organisation

Create engaging experiences around children's individual interests and development

Encourage independence, choice and child-led exploration

Make full use of the nursery's spacious rooms and free-flow garden

Support children to benefit from the nursery's varied and unique learning opportunities

Observe children's progress and ensure meaningful next steps are planned

Provide guidance and support to less experienced members of the team

Build strong relationships with children and families

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: WILL261544/DB

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