Childbase Partnership Ltd
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner (Qualified or Unqualified) – Brinds Well Day Nursery, Chelsfield
Job Introduction
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role: Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified) Location: Brinds Well Day Nursery | Chelsfield, Orpington | BR6 7PH Contract: Permanent | 10 hours/week | 52 weeks/year Working Pattern: 16:00–18:00 | Monday–Friday Salary: £12.87–£15.59 per hour
We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44 day nurseries, Head Office, and 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.
Why Join Childbase?
Generous Benefits
- ✅ 23 days’ paid leave per annum (prorated), rising to 28 days with service length
- ✅ Paid bank holidays
- ✅ Up to 20 paid Partnership Reward Days – take leave or sell tax-free to offset expenses
- ✅ 75% nursery fee discount (or 40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery
- ✅ Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts
- ✅ Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health & occupational health, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service
- ✅ Career development: Team inset days, online training, and apprenticeships through EduBase Academy
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About Us
- Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, sharing in success through an annual tax-free dividend.
- Top-ranked: Consistently #1 in Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
- Community impact: Supported charity causes, raising £3.5+ million.
- Environmentally responsible: Green Flag award-winning nurseries, powered by 100% renewable energy.
About You
We’re looking for passionate individuals who:
- Have some experience caring for babies and children under five, ideally in early years.
- Hold a DfE-approved early years qualification (level 2 or above) – advantageous but not essential.
- Create engaging learning opportunities:
- Apply knowledge of child development and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Support Key Person assessments across early years provision.
- Champion safeguarding: Prioritize child safety, well-being, and happiness.
- Collaborate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, building strong relationships.
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Inclusion matters to us: We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ages. Our commitment: FREDIE – fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement. If you meet the essential criteria, you’ll be automatically shortlisted.
Support & Logistics
- Your workday begins at Orpington or St Mary Cray train stations, and we cover taxi fares to/from the nursery every shift.
- Must be resident in a commutable area and have valid Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).
Recruitment Process
✔ Applications reviewed by the Recruitment Team. ✔ Clearance check: Includes Enhanced DBS as part of safer recruitment.
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