Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don’t just provide childcare - we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow.

We’re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and our newly opened, Ofsted-registered Lenton nursery is built to accommodate 126 children, designed to the highest standards and reflecting MRN’s commitment to child-led learning, strong safeguarding, and nurturing relationships - values consistently praised across our “Good”-rated settings.

We’re now seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our Lenton team - someone who shares our values of curiosity, compassion, and commitment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £23,795 - £27,500 per year
• Career growth opportunities, including mentoring and leadership training
• 31 days of annual leave, including 3 bonus days over Christmas (based on performance)
• Fully funded professional development, including paid time off for training
• Childcare discount and free daily meals
• Pension scheme and well-being programs
• Employee referral bonus: Earn £400 for each successful referral
• Social events such as summer BBQs and festive parties

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a key person, tracking development and building strong bonds with children and families
• Maintain records of observations, assessments, and progress using our nursery systems
• Support daily routines including sleep, mealtimes, toileting, and transitions
• Ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment through daily checks and shared responsibility
• Support your room leader or manager in ensuring all policies are followed

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Passionate about mentoring and supporting your team
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care

Location & Shifts

• We’re conveniently located in the heart of Lenton, with excellent transport links and easy access from the city centre, Queen’s Medical Centre, and the University of Nottingham.
• Working Hours: Full-time, 8-hour shifts within our operating hours of 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts are allocated on a rotational basis to ensure smooth daily operations. Please note we do not offer part-time or fully flexible shift patterns for this role.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Candidates who have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years must provide an overseas criminal record check.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and work in a vibrant, well-resourced nursery that puts people first -apply now and join the MRN Lenton team.