Posted 27 November, 2025 Tiger Cubs Day Nursery logo

Nursery Practitioner

Tiger Cubs Day Nursery Kent

Job details

  • Salary £21,022 per annum FST Nursery Practitioner Scale £21,022 (£24,600 FTE)
  • Role Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Maidstone, Kent
  • Job Reference Cubs-NP

Job summary

Tiger Cubs Day Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team, the successful applicant will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to use their own initiative working 35 hours per week, across a rota, 40.6 weeks per year.

The main duties of the role include:

·  Ensuring the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.

·  Working in partnership with parents and also fellow colleagues.

·  Maintaining child development and observation records.

·  Following and implementing all policies and procedures set out by the nursery.

·  Ensuring the key person approach is fully instilled in everyday practice.

The successful candidates must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification.

Applicants will need to demonstrate some recent experience in a childcare setting which can be referenced and able to demonstrate their knowledge of the developmental and learning needs of young children.  You will also need to be a positive role-model to colleagues, students and visitors to the nursery.

The successful candidate will have the following:

·  Applicants must want to pursue a career in childcare

·  Strive to be a team player

·  Be self-motivated in both their studies and workplace

·  Show enthusiasm in learning how to create a stimulating, fun, inviting and caring learning environment for young children.

·  Trustworthy

·  Punctual

·  Reliable

·  Committed

·  Motivated and polite with a smart appearance

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Qualification

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