Senior Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
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| Salary: | £32,200 to £32,200 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Royston |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
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 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