Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above).
Location: Grasshoppers Day Nursery | St Albans | AL1 4PL.
Contract: Permanent | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week.
Salary: £28,412.80-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.66-£15.59 per hour.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
- Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
About you
- You are a qualified early years professional, holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
- You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
- You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
- You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.
- Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Employer statement
We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Recruitment Process
If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.
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