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Nursery Practitioner

East Kent Colleges Group • Full-time • Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £26,045 / year • 10h ago

About The Role

Little Steps, Big Impact - Join a Team where Your Work Shapes Young Lives

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? Well, here’s more about the role and our setting.

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per year: 39

Salary (inc holiday pay): £22,109

Contract to: 31 January 2027

East Kent Colleges Group is proud to be home to three fantastic nurseries supporting students, staff, and our local communities across Broadstairs, Canterbury, and Folkestone. And thanks to our continued success, our friendly Broadstairs Nursery is excited to welcome a new Nursery Practitioner to the team to cover parental leave. Could that be you?

We’re all about warm, nurturing environments, a strong team spirit, and giving every child the best possible start. If you’re eager to put your Early Years expertise into action, want to genuinely make a difference in children’s lives, and are searching for:

A supportive, vibrant team you’ll love working with
A role where safeguarding and quality care truly come first

…then we might just be the perfect match.

About You

We’re looking for passionate, skilled Level 3 Practitioners who are ready to make a real impact in children’s lives. If you’ve got solid nursery experience, strong EYFS knowledge, and a warm, nurturing approach, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll be a key person supporting children’s learning and development, building strong partnerships with families, and maintaining the highest standards of care and safety. You’ll communicate confidently with colleagues, parents and professionals, and bring a solid understanding of child development, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

We’re looking for team players who are adaptable, proactive, and ready to get stuck into whatever the day brings.

No CV upload needed — just complete our quick online application. You can save your progress at any time, and we’ll be in touch with every applicant after the closing date.

Want an informal chat before applying? Email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk