Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner (Part-Time)

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner!

AYR Part-Time - 28.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexible)

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Margate, we’re looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.

Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!

Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses

Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.

Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.

Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £13.17 - £13.44 per Hour. based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working Hours: AYR Part-Time - 28.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexible)

Location: Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate, 10 Cowper Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 1SX

About our Nursery

Our small, and perfectly formed nursery in Margate offers our local community an Oftsed rated ‘Outstanding’ nursery in a meticulously crafted environment that fosters children’s connections with the world around them, themselves, and their peers. We are a close-knit team with children, staff and our parents all knowing one-another. Inside our nursery in Margate, you will find three thoughtfully designed rooms, each equipped with age-appropriate resources tailored to meet the developmental needs of every child. Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate is situated just a short walk from Margate town centre and Margate train station, on Cowper Road. Parking is available to the team on the roads close to the nursery.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll

Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.

Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.

Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.

Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.

Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.