Location: Hertfordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent / Long-Term
Salary: Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Sector: Education and Training / Early Years / Childcare
Join a Highly Regarded Nursery Setting Where You Can Thrive
We are seeking a passionate and reliable Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a highly respected maintained nursery school in Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Childcare Practitioner who is committed to supporting young children's development within a nurturing and well-structured early years environment.
This full-time Nursery Practitioner role offers excellent job stability, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in early years education.
About the Nursery
This welcoming and well-established nursery in Hertfordshire delivers a high-quality play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for children aged 2 to 5 years. The setting places a strong emphasis on communication, independence, creativity, and child-led learning.
Children are admitted from age two, including funded places for eligible families, and benefit from a structured yet nurturing learning environment designed to support every stage of development.
The nursery is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and collaborative team culture. Staff benefit from excellent resources, high-quality outdoor learning spaces, and ongoing training opportunities, creating a positive and rewarding workplace for a dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioner.
Key Responsibilities - Qualified Nursery Practitioner
As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will:
Deliver engaging, high-quality learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework
Support child-led learning, independence, and communication development
Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their wellbeing and progress
Observe, assess, and record children's development accurately
Support outdoor learning and play in all weather conditions
Provide inclusive support for children with a range of needs
Work collaboratively with colleagues and leadership teams
Build positive relationships with parents and carers
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment
Requirements
Essential Criteria
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent
Experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Good communication and teamwork skills
A positive, caring, and professional attitude
Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UK
Why Apply for This Nursery Practitioner Role?
Competitive and negotiable salary
Immediate start available
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Excellent training and professional development opportunities
Well-resourced nursery with outdoor learning facilities
Positive working environment and strong staff retention
Opportunity for career progression within early years education
Stable full-time position in a respected nursery setting
About Teach Plus
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.
With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.
Apply Today
If you are an enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a full-time nursery job in Hertfordshire, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and Freya from Teach Plus will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.
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Salary description
£108.00 - £128.00 per day