Job Description
Early Years Practitioner
Little Oaks Nursery (At Derby Grammar School)
* Now Offering 4 Day Per Week Contracts! *
Enjoy a better work-life balance while building a rewarding career
Location: Littleover, Derby (DE23 4BX) — On-site parking available
Salary: Up to £30,051 per year, DOE (Full-Time Equivalent)
Role Type: Permanent, Year-Round
Nursery Hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
What We Offer You:
• Flexible Rotas: Opt for a compressed 4-day working week.
• Financial Perks: Competitive pay, annual salary reviews, and discounted childcare.
• Daily Benefits: Free freshly prepared school lunch everyday.
• Time Off: Generous annual holiday allowance.
• Wellbeing: Dedicated health and mental wellbeing support programs.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Engage & Inspire: Plan and deliver fun, creative, and age-appropriate learning experiences using the EYFS framework.
• Track Growth: Complete regular observations and accurately track children’s developmental milestones.
• Partner with Families: Build trusted, warm relationships with parents and provide regular feedback.
• Safety First: Maintain a highly safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
What You Need to Apply
• Qualifications: A minimum DfE-approved Level 2 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (Level 3+ is highly welcomed).
• Experience: Hands-on experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge: A solid, confident understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.
• Traits: A caring, positive, high-energy approach to early childhood education.
Apply Here!
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001350
Safeguarding
Derby Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.