Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

TFTF Tots – Nursery Practitioner Role Overview

• Contract: 18 Months with possible extension 

• Hours per week: Full time 4 day (potential option for 3 days part time) 

• Pay: £12.77 per hour
• Hours of work: 7:45am – 5:15pm

• Holiday: 28 days exclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)

• Reports to: Nursery Director
• Start Date: Estimated September 2025
• Location: TFTF Tots, Think for the Future Centre, Lenton, Nottingham City

Overview

Applicant must hold a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

TFTF Tots, at Think for the Future, is a small-setting workplace nursery providing high-quality childcare for the employees of Think for the Future and families in the local community. Our nursery accommodates up to 9 children aged 2 months to 4 years and works strictly on a 1:3 ratio—regardless of age—to ensure quality and care remain at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a qualified, passionate and dynamic Nursery Practitioner to join our small and creative team for a temporary position, with possible extension, starting in September 2025. You’ll bring your experience and enthusiasm to help run daily routines and implement meaningful, play-based learning experiences that ignite curiosity, imagination, and joy. This role is a unique opportunity to work within a supportive and innovative social enterprise that values wellbeing, professional development, and quality early years education.

Main Responsibilities

Support the daily running of the nursery to ensure it is safe, clean, and welcoming, with well-kept, high-quality resources. Design and implement engaging activities that reflect children’s interests, developmental needs, and early years best practice. Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and the wider TFTF team. Make the most of the local community through planned outings and spontaneous adventures. Participate in ongoing professional development to keep your knowledge and practice up to date. Support children with SEND or additional needs with care, respect and professionalism. Maintain accurate records and adhere to all safeguarding and GDPR policies. Work collaboratively with the TFTF Tots team to create a positive, creative and nurturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential

• Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience with babies in childcare settings.
• An understanding of safeguarding and SEND procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; the ability to build positive relationships and rapport with children, families and TFTF Senior Leadership Team.
• Ability to manage change and to adapt to unexpected demands.
• Full commitment to the role, and dedication to providing the highest quality childcare setting.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing deadlines both independently and as a member of a team.
• An ability to demonstrate a dedicated and quality first approach to early years education.

Desirable

• SEN and safeguarding training and experience
• Experience working in an Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" setting

Safeguarding

Think for the Future is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment. Therefore, successful appointment to this role will be subject to:

• Declaration of any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred
• An Enhanced DBS Check
• Two Satisfactory References
• Proof of Eligibility to work in the UK

Diversity & Inclusion

At Think for the Future we're committed to creating a culture where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. For this reason we are particularly keen to hear from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Access to salary-sacrificed childcare at TFTF Tots
• Company pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing and social events
• Supportive and progressive working culture

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (4 days per week)

• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have a level 3 Childcare Qualification?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.77 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025