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Level 3 Practitioner

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 13 - 13.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: GL4, Upton St Leonards, Gloucestershire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Full-Time | Flexible Working | Gloucester (GL4) Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and confident Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, family-focused nursery team in Gloucester. Located on Churchfield Road, Gloucester (GL4), our unique nursery is set within a beautifully converted church, offering spacious rooms, a homely atmosphere, and fantastic outdoor learning environments. With a low staff turnover and team members who have been with us for over 15 years, this is a place where you'll feel supported, valued, and inspired every day.

What You'll Be Doing

  * Working primarily within our Under 2s rooms, caring for babies from 9 months old.

  * Creating engaging, nurturing learning experiences that help every child thrive.

  * Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

  * Supporting children's development through play, exploration, and outdoor learning.

  * Adapting confidently to children's individual needs and daily routines.

What We're Looking For

  * A Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 applicants will also be considered if willing to achieve Level 3 within 6 months).

  * A genuine passion for childcare and early years education.

  * A confident, positive approach to interacting with children.

  * Someone who is flexible, adaptable, and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

What We Offer

  * Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience, above National Minimum Wage).

  * Full-time role (40 hours per week).

  * Flexible working patterns, including the option to work 4 days per week.

  * Tuesday to Friday availability is essential.

  * 22 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays off.

  * Christmas closure, including the week between Christmas and New Year.

  * Free onsite parking.

  * Uniform provided.

  * Company events and Christmas celebrations.

  * Discounted or free food.

  * Wellbeing app.

  * Online training and continuous professional development.

  * Excellent career progression, including funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.

Why Join Us?

Our nursery welcomes up to 70 children each day across four spacious rooms, with smaller group sizes that allow us to provide high-quality, individual care. Children enjoy exploring our large outdoor learning area, vegetable patches, and nature garden, spending plenty of time outdoors throughout the year. Housed in a beautifully converted church, our spacious, ground-floor nursery provides an inspiring environment for both children and staff. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, family-oriented culture. Our management team has an open-door policy, staff are supported to develop professionally, and many members of our team have remained with us for over 15 years.

Working Hours

  * Nursery opening hours: 8:00am – 5:45pm.

  * Typical shifts: 9 hours including a 1-hour lunch break.

  * Flexible shift patterns available where possible.

  * Off-site lunch breaks are welcomed.

If you're looking for a nursery where you'll be valued, supported, and given every opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you

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