We’re excited to share that we’re expanding our fantastic team at St Andrews Day Nursery and are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and professional Nursery Practitioner to join us. Whether your Level 2, 3, 5 or 6, if you’re passionate about childcare and want to work in a supportive, inspiring environment – we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
St Andrew’s Day Nursery is a private day nursery set in the beautiful village of Shilton. We’re proud of our homely setting and welcoming atmosphere. Our nursery caters to children from 8 months to 5 years across three well-resourced rooms: Baby Room, Toddler Room and Preschool.
We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team spirit and a culture of respect, care and personal growth. Our team is supportive, nurturing and truly enjoy making a difference in children’s lives every day. We’re a fun, close-knit team that thrives on a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace culture. At the heart of our nursery is a highly experienced and supportive management team, dedicated to helping every staff member feel valued, confident and able to reach their full potential. You’ll be working in a setting where your ideas are welcomed and your professional development matters .
We believe in recognising talent and providing clear opportunities for progression – whether that’s working towards a room leader position or stepping into a senior practitioner role in the future. If you’re ambitious and eager to grow in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so with the right support behind you.
Key Responsibilities:
-Providing high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years
-Support children’s learning and development following the Early Years Foundation Stage
-Provide and lead fun, educational activities tailored to children’s individual needs
-Maintain accurate and up to date records and observations
-Build strong, trusting relationships with children, family and colleagues
-Encourage independence and support with personal care routines
-Share your ideas and creativity – we love to hear fresh suggestions from our team!
What We Offer:
Qualification Bonus Your qualification is an investment in children’s futures — and we believe it deserves recognition, so here is how we say thank you: -
- Level 3 – £250 bonus after 6 months of service, then £250 for every additional year of service after that
- Level 5 – £350 bonus after 6 months of service, then £350 for every additional year of service after that
- Level 6 – £450 bonus after 6 months of service, then £450 for every additional year of service after that
Childcare Discount for Staff We know how important quality childcare is for working parents — that’s why we offer a 50% discount on nursery fees for your own little ones, so they can learn and grow right alongside you.
Birthday Holiday You will receive a paid day off on your birthday each year — our way of helping you enjoy your special day.
Extra Holiday for Years of Service For every full year of service, you will gain one additional day of paid holiday — up to a maximum of 10 extra days. Loyalty matters, and we reward it.
Attendance Bonus Holiday For every three-month period in which you take no more than the equivalent of three working days worth of hours as sick leave, you will receive a paid holiday day.
Employee of the Week Each week, we highlight one outstanding team member as our Employee of the Week. The winner receives some paid time off as a thank you for going above and beyond.
Ofsted Inspection Bonus A team bonus of £2000, where the distribution amongst the team is at the manager’s/deputy manager’s discretion, is awarded if:
- Before September 2025, if we are rated “Outstanding” after an inspection.
- After September 2025, under the new inspection framework: -Safeguarding is marked as Met -At least 6 evaluation areas are rated Exemplary -The remaining area is rated at least Strong
Refer-a-Friend Bonus Refer a friend and earn up to £350!
- Receive £100 for referring a Level 2 that is working towards Level 3
- Receive £200 for referring a Level 3
- Receive £275 for referring a Level 5
- Receive £350 for referring a Level 6
- Bonus is paid after 6 months of their employment — you must still be employed to receive it.
Paid Christmas Party We have a fully paid-for Christmas party every year for our team — a chance to relax, have fun, and celebrate everything we have achieved together.
Birthday, Easter, and Christmas Gift Bag We love to celebrate our team! On your birthday, at Easter, and at Christmas, you will receive a thoughtfully curated gift bag as a token of our appreciation for everything you do.
Annual Pay Reviews Your pay will be reviewed every April as part of our annual review process, ensuring your salary reflects your role, progress, and dedication.
Staff Appreciation Board We love celebrating creativity, dedication, and achievements. Our Staff Appreciation Board gives recognition where it is due.
Enhanced DBS & Update Service We pay for your enhanced DBS check when you join and also cover the cost of registering you on the Update Service.
Mileage Paid for Training If you attend off-site training courses booked by the manager or deputy manager, we’ll reimburse 45 pence per mile for travel by car to the training.
Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) If you work overtime, you can opt for Time Off in Lieu instead of extra pay. TOIL must be approved by the Manager or Deputy Manager and taken within the same calendar year in which the overtime was worked.
Career Progression Opportunities Real opportunities for career progression, including clear paths to room leader and senior roles
Training Access to a wide range of online training and CPD courses
Higher Apprenticeships Apprenticeship pathways to help you gain higher qualifications while working
A Experienced Management Team Regular coaching, supervisions and performance reviews with the management team
Staff Room We have an onsite, welcoming staff room to unwind in – with free snacks, tv and games
Treat Days We are always celebrating treat days for our staff, whether this is a paid for breakfast, or a gift bag just because, we want to celebrate you and ensure you feel like a valued member of the team
If all of this isn’t enough, we have our staff testimonials available on request. Please also see our most recent Ofsted inspection here:
https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254093
What We’re Looking For
-Someone who is passionate about working with children and committed to supporting their development
-A level 2, 3, 5 or 6 qualification in childcare
-A positive, energetic and team focused attitude
-Commitment to ongoing development (we’ll support you all the way!)
-Willing to undergo a DBS check
-Provide two references
How To Apply
If you’re looking for a job where you’ll be valued, supported and encouraged to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us your CV, including you email and/or phone number, with the best time to contact you.
We’re excited to meet the next amazing person to join our nursery family. Come and find out what makes St Andrews a truly special place to work
Warm Regards,
- The St Andrews Team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.40-£13.28 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
