Childcare Practitioners - Early Years 2 x 30 hpw Vacancies.
Footsteps Nursery is part of Westfield Housing Association and is Ofsted registered to provide early years education and childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. At its last three Ofsted inspections the nursery has been rated as 'outstanding'. If you would like to join our successful team, we are currently seeking to recruit Early Years Childcare Practitioners on either a part or full-time basis.
Closing Date: 24/09/2025
We seeking to fill two x 30 hour per week Early Years Childcare Practitioners. Days of Work Monday to Friday on a rota basis between the hours of 7.15 am and 6.00 pm.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who combine their knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a desire to provide high quality early years education and care for all children at our outstanding nursery.
Applicants must possess a diploma/level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent as a minimum, as well as the ability to communicate effectively to children, staff and parents, respect and maintain confidentiality, be well organised and a commitment to participate in in-service training.
Duties include acting as a Key Worker in the delivery of activities, maintaining a safe, caring environment and providing input to planning and evaluation of resources and activities.
Excellent salary and benefits package, including 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 nominated days to be taken over the Christmas /New Year period, plus statutory bank holidays, with an additional one day being granted for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 extra days (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing annual leave entitlement to 6 weeks, plus the above days.
Other benefits include:
Half price childcare
Workplace pension scheme
Free flu jabs
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
Training & development opportunities
Plus £150 payment upon successful completion of 6 month probationary period and paid Enhanced DBS check.
For information, including details of how to apply, please download the recruitment pack and advert.
Published on 03/09/2025
