Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

Charters Nursery, part of One YMCA and located within the picturesque grounds of Leavesden Country Park, is seeking passionate and experienced Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to join our vibrant and dedicated team. Our nursery offers a high-quality early years education in a fun, nurturing, and inclusive environment, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning.

We believe that early childhood is a critical foundation for lifelong learning. At Charters Nursery, children are encouraged to explore, develop, and grow at their own pace, supported by caring and enthusiastic adults who help them become confident, curious, and independent individuals.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively as part of the nursery team to create a safe, stimulating, and caring environment that supports the holistic development of every child.
• Use creativity and initiative to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Act as a keyworker for allocated children, observing, assessing, and supporting their learning and development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging their engagement and involvement in their child's learning journey.
• Contribute to the achievement of team goals and individual performance objectives.

What We Offer:
• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A beautiful outdoor setting that promotes exploration and nature-based learning.

If you are committed to providing exceptional care and education and want to be part of a nursery that values creativity, inclusivity, and child-led learning, we’d love to hear from you!

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

This is a  Full Time role.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working Pattern: 7.5 Hour Shifts, 5 days, Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 6.30pm