Childcare Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have recently celebrated our 20th year of delivering high quality childcare!!
With us be part of the family developing the future!!
Who We Are
With 20 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action!!
We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working childcare practitioner to join our nursery team based at Chestnut Nursery School Arden House, IG11 8SY.
The Role
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Arden House is open between the hours of 7.45am-6pm
Requirements
The successful applicant will need to have…
- Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
- Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
- Experience
- Level 3 qualified
- Prepared to have lots of fun in the work place (and out at company events)
- Work well within a team
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Excellent organisation skills and time-management
Key Duties
As a key person your responsibilities are…
- Building relationships with key children and their families
- Provide a stimulating learning environment
- Record and promote development
- Ensuring the well-being and safety of the children
- Support daily routines
- Follow policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality
- Safeguard the children from harm
Benefits
Join us and take advantage of…
- Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
- Free tea and coffee
- Free parking
- Closest Station - Barking Station
- Free confidential well-being service
- Company events and rewards
- Discounted childcare for staff
- Training and career development opportunities
**All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references**
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,840.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
- Private nursery school
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: AH Practitioner
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 Childcare Practitioner roles across CHESTNUT NURSERY SCHOOL'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 £21,840 - £21,840 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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