Level 3 Nursery Practitioner- 30 hours
- Job ID
- Job ID 74951
- Team
- Team Business Operations
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary £13.13 per hour
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 08/04/2026

Summary
The role:
At Next we have a great opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our onsite nursery at the Next Head Office in Leicester. Rated OUTSTANDING in all areas by Ofsted, our setting offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated Early Years professional to drive the highest standards of childcare. Here, you will combine a nurturing, child-centered philosophy with a high-profile professional infrastructure, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child and your career can truly thrive
You will also have the potential to earn a discretionary 10% attendance bonus, increasing your earning potential to £14.44 per hour.
This is a part time position working 30 hours per week over 4 days
What you'll take on:
- Plan and implement sophisticated, age-appropriate activities that challenge and inspire individual development.
- Manage comprehensive "Records of Achievement" for your allocated children, ensuring their milestones are documented with care.
- Act as a professional point of contact for families, fostering a collaborative approach to their child’s learning journey.
- Work closely with parents of children with SEND to ensure seamless integration and tailored support.
- Maintain a culture of vigilance, adhering to strict safeguarding and Health & Safety protocols to ensure a secure environment.
- Oversee the well being of children, including nutritional needs, hygiene, and providing a comforting environment for rest and recovery.
What you'll bring:
- A recognised Level 3 Nursery qualification (or working towards it) and a strong command of English.
- Deep practical knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and a proven track record of purposeful planning.
- The ability to liaise confidently with parents, carers, and senior management while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- An enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible approach. You should be someone who leads by example and is willing to support the team across all areas of the nursery operation.
- A dedication to equal opportunities and a desire to continually review and enhance the service we provide.
Benefits:
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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