Posted 08 June 2026Headstart-On-The-Hill Nursery & Pre-School

Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Headstart-On-The-Hill Nursery & Pre-School
Cheshire

Job details

  • Salary£28,000 to £28,080 per annum
  • RoleNursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationChester, Cheshire
  • Job ReferenceQualified Nursery Practitioner

Job Summary

As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues. You will offer exceptional care and education to children, creating a fun and nurturing setting that inspires the children around you. We create a joyful and caring environment that encourages children to learn and grow. One day they might imagine being a pirate, and the next day, they could be a mermaid. Every day is a new adventure.

  • To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence;
  • To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning;
  • To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;
  • To ensure planned activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations and interests as required within the EYFS framework;
  • To support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and feelings of competence;
  • To provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families and one another with friendliness, care and courtesy;
  • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development;
  • To be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met
  • To work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive and effective nursery team.

As a member of our team you will attract 60% staff childcare discount plus other benefits! 

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