Nursery Practitioners


Company:	Future Schools Trust
Salary:	£16,232 to £17,265 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME15 9QL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Tiger Cubs Day Nursery are looking for Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our team; the successful applicants will be motivated and enthusiastic individuals with the ability to use their own initiative. We have 2 roles available: 27.5 hours per week and 26 hours per week. The working hours would be around the nursery opening times of Monday-Friday 7:30pm-6:00pm. shift patterns will be discussed at interview.

The main duties of the role include:

• Ensuring the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.

• Working in partnership with parents and also fellow colleagues.

• Maintaining child development and observat17ion records.

• Following and implementing all policies and procedures set out by the nursery.

• Ensuring the key person approach is fully instilled in everyday practice.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email enquiries@tigercubs.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Essential requirements

The successful candidates must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification. For details of these qualifications please use the following link: Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK Applicants will need to demonstrate some recent experience in a childcare setting which can be referenced and able to demonstrate their knowledge of the developmental and learning needs of young children. You will also need to be a positive role-model to colleagues, students and visitors to the nursery. The successful candidate will have the following: • Applicants must want to pursue a career in childcare • Strive to be a team player • Be self-motivated in both their studies and workplace • Show enthusiasm in learning how to create a stimulating, fun, inviting and caring learning environment for young children. • Trustworthy • Punctual • Reliable • Committed • Motivated and polite with a smart appearance

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