Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Full or part time

Hoe Bridge School seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. As part of the Nursery Team at the Greenfield Little School, you will be working with children from six months and will be responsible to the Nursery Manager. You will be well-qualified and energetic with vision, purpose, warmth and humour, someone who works positively with colleagues and derives satisfaction from caring for and encouraging all children. You will hold an appropriate Early Years or Child Care qualification equivalent to Level 2 or 3 and have experience of working with children from six months to four years. You will be friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident dealing with parents, staff and pupils.

Greenfield Little School is a well-established, nurturing early years setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 4+ years. Operating year-round, Little School supports each child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into Reception in the September prior to their fifth birthday. As an integral part of Hoe Bridge School, it reflects the same ethos, combining a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong focus on purposeful learning and development.

Applicants are expected to have previous experience within a school or nursery setting. An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) is essential.

You will love working with us:

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

• Time off between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).

• Discretionary Day Off - an extra “you-day” (after successful probation period).

• Up to two days off per year for good attendance.

• Referral bonus.

• Buy up to one week additional annual leave

• Free on-site parking available all year round.

• Free hot lunches including salad bar and desserts (term time only).

• Employee Assistance Programme - for confidential support when it matters most.

• Support to grow your career. We invest in your future, from apprenticeships to fully supported qualifications, we deliver training in-house and with trusted external providers. You’ll gain the skills to do your job well, backed by a supportive team that shares best practice every step of the way.

Full details are available on the Hoe Bridge School website: 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 28 August 2026.

Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.