Level 3 Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Full-Time | Flexible Working | Gloucester (GL4) Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and confident Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, family-focused nursery team in Gloucester. Located on Churchfield Road, Gloucester (GL4), our unique nursery is set within a beautifully converted church, offering spacious rooms, a homely atmosphere, and fantastic outdoor learning environments. With a low staff turnover and team members who have been with us for over 15 years, this is a place where you'll feel supported, valued, and inspired every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working primarily within our Under 2s rooms, caring for babies from 9 months old.
• Creating engaging, nurturing learning experiences that help every child thrive.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Supporting children's development through play, exploration, and outdoor learning.
• Adapting confidently to children's individual needs and daily routines.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 applicants will also be considered if willing to achieve Level 3 within 6 months).
• A genuine passion for childcare and early years education.
• A confident, positive approach to interacting with children.
• Someone who is flexible, adaptable, and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience, above National Minimum Wage).
• Full-time role (40 hours per week).
• Flexible working patterns, including the option to work 4 days per week.
• Tuesday to Friday availability is essential.
• 22 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays off.
• Christmas closure, including the week between Christmas and New Year.
• Free onsite parking.
• Uniform provided.
• Company events and Christmas celebrations.
• Discounted or free food.
• Wellbeing app.
• Online training and continuous professional development.
• Excellent career progression, including funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.

Why Join Us?

Our nursery welcomes up to 70 children each day across four spacious rooms, with smaller group sizes that allow us to provide high-quality, individual care. Children enjoy exploring our large outdoor learning area, vegetable patches, and nature garden, spending plenty of time outdoors throughout the year. Housed in a beautifully converted church, our spacious, ground-floor nursery provides an inspiring environment for both children and staff. We pride ourselves on our welcoming, family-oriented culture. Our management team has an open-door policy, staff are supported to develop professionally, and many members of our team have remained with us for over 15 years.

Working Hours

• Nursery opening hours: 8:00am – 5:45pm.
• Typical shifts: 9 hours including a 1-hour lunch break.
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible.
• Off-site lunch breaks are welcomed.

If you're looking for a nursery where you'll be valued, supported, and given every opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.