Nursery Early Years Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Is it time to take your next step or have you simply had enough of being treated like a number?
Come and see us and see what being part of the Whiz Kids family is really like.
Working at Whiz Kids really is like being part of a family. From the day you arrive you will be welcomed in and made to feel at home. There are all the usual staff benefits such as our Wellbeing Portal, Staff Discounts - up to 50% off childcare costs as well as an Extra Day Off for your birthday from the day you start. We have a staff summer outing of your choice, in past years we have been to Go Ape and had summer BBQ’s and Christmas party evenings, bowling, and meals out. In life however sometimes things don’t go to plan and if that is the case we are always there to support you in any way we can as we have already done for our staff. You’ll be part of our family.
In return we are looking for reliable trustworthy individuals who are hardworking and thrive as part of a team. We want our nurseries to be an environment where our children thrive and where our staff have the best day every day.
We are currently expanding our team and in particular at the moment we have opportunities for:-
Apprentices - Have you just left school? Do you have a passion for working with children and are looking to make a career in childcare?
Level 2 Nursery Practitioners – especially those who are looking to progress to their Level 3 qualification.
Level 3 Nursery Practitioners – experienced practitioners looking to take the next step and become a valued team member with opportunity to progress.
Toddler Room Leader – an exciting opportunity to head up our wonderful large toddler unit spread over two rooms.
If this resonates with you and you are thinking of a new start then we would love to meet you. Come and have an informal chat and let us show you around our nursery and grounds, meet the other staff and children and let us share with you our plans for the future.
What are you waiting for…
Benefits:
Regular Team Outings
Heavily Discounted Childcare
Extra Day Holiday for Birthday
Team Health and Wellbeing Portal
Employee Appreciation Treats
Pension
Excellent Career Opportunities
Closed over the Christmas Period
Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
Salary negotiable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Early Years Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Early Years Practitioner roles across Whiz Kids Day Nursery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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