Childcare Practitioners - Early Years 1 x 20 hpw vacancy
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 a part-time Early Years Childcare Practitioners - 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rota basis.
Closing Date: 10/11/2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who combines 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 27/10/2025
