Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Early Years Role

About the role

Join Childbase Partnership as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner at Brinds Well Day Nursery in Chelsfield, Orpington. You will work within a supportive, employee‑owned organisation that values early years education and offers both full‑time and part‑time options.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, play‑based activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Act as a Key Person for a designated group of children, monitoring and recording their progress.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and uphold safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team‑based planning and reflection.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers about children’s development.

Required profile

• DfE‑approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and ability to implement it in daily practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.

Required skills

• EYFS framework knowledge.

What we offer

• Salary £27,040‑£32,427 per annum (pro‑rata) or £13.00‑£15.59 per hour.
• Generous annual leave – 23 days rising to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year.
• 75 % childcare discount at any Childbase nursery from day one.
• Free meals, health support, flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers and a will‑writing service.
• Career development through training, apprenticeships and online learning.