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Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Summer Term (Canterbury)

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 110 - 180 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Canterbury, Kent

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Summer Term (Canterbury)

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join an independent prep school in Canterbury for the Summer Term, from 20th April to 9th July.

Hours:

  * Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 3:30pm (one day 8:00am – 5:30pm)

The ideal candidate will bring strong early‑years experience, a warm and nurturing approach, and the ability to work confidently within a busy, well‑established nursery setting.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting young children’s development, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 2-4. Your responsibilities will include:

  * Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and confident.

  * Planning and delivering engaging, age‑appropriate activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

  * Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and reports.

  * Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, ensuring excellent communication and partnership.

  * Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development, helping them develop independence and confidence.

  * Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, hygiene, and health & safety at all times.

  * Contributing to the wider nursery team, attending meetings, supporting routines, and helping create a warm, inclusive atmosphere.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

  * Holds a relevant early‑years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).

  * Has previous nursery or early‑years experience.

  * Demonstrates a caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.

  * Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently.

  * Shows commitment to high‑quality early‑years practice and child‑centred learning.

If you are passionate about early‑years education and excited to join a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made. Agy

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