Location
Devonshire Day Nursery, Chiswick, W4 2AH

Hours
Permanent contract, 18-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Full and part-time options available, working 2-5 days a week. Shifts fall between 07:30am and 18:30pm.

Salary
£29,473.60 - £34,590.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.17 - £16.63 per hour

About the Role
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. We have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 across 44 nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy, EduBase. Our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in careers, not jobs, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will work within a nurturing environment that values your contribution and supports your professional development. You will be part of a team committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, ensuring every child is safe, happy, and supported to reach their full potential.

Why join us?
- 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 20 additional 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 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 us:
- We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, sharing in our success through an annual tax-free dividend.
- We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
- We are community driven: We have raised over £3.5 million for charity.
- We are environmentally responsible: Our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

Experience
Experience working in early years settings is preferred but not mandatory. A passion for childcare and development is essential.

About you
- You are a qualified early years professional holding a DfE approved qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Skilled in creating learning opportunities, you understand the EYFS framework and can work as a Key Person, planning and implementing engaging activities that promote learning through play.
- You are an advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy, promoting their well-being.
- Collaborative and communicative, you enjoy working in partnership with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong, positive relationships.

Qualifications
You must hold a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance of the nursery. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check. VISA sponsorship is not available.