Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner!

Location: CherryGrove Day Nursery, Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, HP12 3NU

Salary: £29,418 per annum

Hours: Full-time – 42 hours per week (with flexible options available)

Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.

At CherryGrove Nursery, we’re on the lookout for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. Here, you’ll find a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. Enjoy flexibility, recognition, and genuine opportunities for growth!

Your Benefits

We believe that happy, supported teams lead to the best outcomes for children. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Flexible Working Options: Choose 4 or 5 days, part-time, or bank hours to suit your lifestyle.
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: Enjoy 24 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and your birthday off!
• 75% Childcare Discount: For your own children.
• Career Growth: Access tailored training, development, and promotion opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Benefit from a confidential helpline and wellbeing resources.
• Supportive Culture: Join a warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient parking available for all staff.
• DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check.
• Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one!

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in helping children learn, play, and grow in a safe and engaging environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Building trusted relationships with children and families.
• Collaborating with your team to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to making a difference every day. Here’s what we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Why Join Us?

At CherryGrove Nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to thrive. With caring staff, engaging activities, and a focus on learning through play, we help every child grow in confidence, creativity, and independence. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development, and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

CherryGrove Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone as individuals with equal rights and responsibilities. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.