Early Years Practitioner - Rotherly Day Nursery

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Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/1180/13594

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time Salary: Salary scale: EHCC Grade C £26,018 - £27,111 FTE. Bonus of £500 after one year’s service Working Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 9.15am - 2.45pm Establishment Name and Location: The Westgate School, Cheriton Road, Winchester Closing Date: 02/11/2026 Job Category: Support Local Authority: Hampshire Phase of Education: Nursery/Early Years

Job Introduction

Early Years Practitioner

 

Permanent contract

27.5 hours per week: 9.15am – 2.45pm

EITHER: 52 weeks per year, or term-time only plus four weeks

Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Childcare required

Salary scale: EHCC Grade C £26,018 - £27,111 FTE

Bonus of £500 after one year’s service

 

 

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering creativity? We are on the lookout for creative, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our dedicated team. Could it be you?

Our Ethos:

Our team creates a nurturing, safe and caring environment where the happiness and well-being of all children is paramount. We recognise that a child’s parents or carers are their earliest and lifelong educators and advocates and therefore we value working together with parents’ and carers to share our understanding of each child’s needs and interests. All colleagues support our child centred approach which allows children to learn through play and sparks their curiosity through the use of ‘In The Moment Planning’ and continuous provision.

 

We would love to hear from anyone who has the following talents:

 

• Creative and Imaginative: do you have a knack of bringing stories and songs to life?
• Engaging and Cheerful:  are you ready to bring a daily dose of fun and interactive play to our children?
• Flexible and Approachable: can you adapt to be children-led?
• Uses initiative and works well within a team:   partnership is central to our ethos. 
• Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualified
• English and Maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent

 

Based in a modern, purpose-built setting with extensive indoor and outdoor learning facilities. Conveniently located in central Winchester, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.

 

“A warm, friendly and caring environment, where staff have used their 

patience and skills to positively encourage the development 

and confidence of the children”

Parent feedback, September 2023

 

If our ethos and values reflect your own for early years provision and you are a qualified practitioner, we would love to hear from you! Call us on [phone removed] to arrange a chat or visit.

 

We can offer:

 

• Welcome bonus of £500 after one year in role
• 24 days paid leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, as well as Bank/Public holidays
• Occupational sick pay
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme (18%)
• Free on-site gym
• Reduced rate for childcare costs within our nursery
• Teacher-led professional development
• Supportive career opportunities

• Discounted childcare and preferential admission to The Westgate School (t&cs apply)

• Discount scheme; variety of discounts on retail outlets, day trips, insurance
• Optical care up to £60 per year
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for children (terms & conditions apply)
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Up to three days compassionate leave
• Access to 24-7 Employee Support Line

• Free on-s