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Nursery Practitioner

East Kent Colleges Group • Full-time • Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £24,560 / year • 1d ago

About The Role

Little Steps, Big Impact - Where Every Day You Help Little Minds Grow Big

Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous Annual Leave - 24 days FTE per annum +5 days after 5 years
Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
Wellbeingand Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

Sound good? Here’s a little more about the role and our setting.

The East Kent Colleges Group is home to three fantastic nurseries supporting students, staff, and our wider community across Broadstairs, Canterbury, and Folkestone College campuses.

Thanks to strong demand, we’re excited to welcome a new full-time Nursery Practitioner to our warm and welcoming Broadstairs team. Could this be you?

We pride ourselves on our supportive team culture, our nurturing environments, and our shared commitment to giving every child the best possible start.

So, if you’re ready to bring your Early Years Level 3 knowledge and passion to a place where you can truly make a difference… want great benefits, supportive leadership, opportunities to grow, and a team that feels like family… and above all, you’re dedicated to safeguarding and high-quality care, then we’d love to meet you.

We’re committed to staff development too, and for the right candidate we can support progression the way to Level 3.

About You

We’re looking for hardworking, experienced Level 3 Practitioners with the skills and passion to deliver high-quality care, support children’s learning, and make a real difference.

You will need:

Experience working in a nursery setting and strong understanding of the EYFS
Confidence in taking on a key person role and working in partnership with parents/carers
Knowledge of child development, children’s needs, and relevant health & safety requirements
Strong communication skills, able to engage with children, families, and colleagues at all levels
A commitment to inclusive practice, equality, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment
Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as required

No need to update your CV - just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress at any time, and we’ll be in touch with all applicants after the closing date.

If you’d like an informal chat or have any questions, email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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