Senior Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Third in Charge – (£1,000 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount)

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Hours: Full-time 40 hours

Location: Footsteps Nursery Stafford 

Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.

At Footsteps Nursery Stafford, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Third in Charge to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Your Benefits

We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
  
• Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
  
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
  
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
  
• Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
  
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
  
• Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
  
• Company Pension and free on-site parking
  
• DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
  
• Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one
  

The Role

As a Nursery Third in Charge, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Support the nursery leadership team by leading through positive role modelling and maintaining high standards.
  
• Guide and develop staff through coaching, supervision and team collaboration.
  
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers through effective communication and support.
  
• Help maintain staffing, ratios and the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
  

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.

Essential:

• Level 3 childcare qualification
  
• Confident written and spoken English
  

Desirable:

• Experience in an Early Years setting
  
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
  

Why Join Us?

 Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery Stafford is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group