Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 32,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hertford
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Hertford
Permanent | 18–40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Full & part-time | 2–5 days per week
Shifts between 7:30am–6:30pm
£27,040–£32,427.20 per annum (pro rata)
£13.00–£15.59 per hour
Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for an Outstanding setting based near Hertford.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, employee-owned organisation that has been delivering high-quality childcare since 1989. With a real focus on its people, professional development and creating a positive working environment, this is an organisation that genuinely believes in careers, not just jobs.
What’s on offer?
1. Excellent annual leave
23 days’ paid holiday, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
2. Great work-life balance
The Partnership Reward Days scheme can provide up to an additional 20 paid days off each year, with the option to take the days or sell accrued days tax-free.
3. Childcare benefits
Generous childcare discounts may be available, including savings of up to 75% for parents and 40% for grandparents, depending on contracted hours.
4. Rewards & benefits
Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
5. Wellbeing support
Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
6. Career development
Access to inset days, online training and apprenticeship opportunities through the organisation’s dedicated training academy.
You’ll need to:
Hold a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above
Have a good understanding of the EYFS
Be confident planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning opportunities
Be able to observe, assess and record children’s progress
Put children’s safety, wellbeing and happiness at the heart of everything you do
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Be a collaborative, caring and enthusiastic team member
Important information
Applicants must currently live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Safer recruitment checks will apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Ready for your next Early Years opportunity?
Apply today or email your most up-to-date CV to and the Zero2Five team will be in touch to discuss the role with you