📍 Chorleywood, WD3
💷 £12.21–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience
🕐 30–40 hours per week
📅 Start: ASAP
Are you a passionate and caring Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity in a beautiful Montessori setting?
Due to the expansion of the school, we are looking for enthusiastic, nurturing and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join a friendly team supporting children aged 0–5 years.
You’ll be working within a nurturing Montessori environment, supporting children as they explore, learn and grow through child-led, nature-based experiences.
🌱 The Role
Supporting children aged 0–5 years
Working within a Montessori-inspired, child-led environment
Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing
Taking part in outdoor and nature-based activities
Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team
Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Full and half-day shifts available 🕐 Hours The setting is open 50 weeks of the year, Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm.
30–40 hours per week
Full-day shifts: 8am–6pm
Half-day shifts: 8am–1pm or 1pm–6pm
Shift patterns can be discussed at interview
Closed for one week at Christmas and one week at Easter
Additional annual leave provided 🌟 What We're Looking For
Experience working with babies and/or children under 5
A good understanding of the EYFS
A genuine passion for Montessori education and outdoor, nature-based learning
Caring, creative and enthusiastic approach
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Relevant childcare qualification Level 2 or Level 3 preferred, but not essential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one 💚 What’s On Offer
£12.21–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience
Additional annual leave
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Company events
Professional development opportunities
Safeguarding and First Aid training
Beautiful, nature-rich working environment within a local nature reserve 🚗 IMPORTANT – LOCATION REQUIREMENT
Due to the setting's location, you must have access to your own car and be able to travel to the nursery reliably.
This role is best suited to candidates who live locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of Chorleywood.
Please do not apply if you do not have access to a car or are unable to commute to the setting reliably.
📩 Interested?
Apply now to find out more about this fantastic opportunity
Salary description
£12.21 - £14.00 per day