New Job Opening: Nursery Practitioner in Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)

£27,000–£33,000 per year | Full Time | All Year Round

Join a nursery where every room is filled with natural light, every day brings new opportunities for adventure, and children are encouraged to learn as much outdoors as they do indoors.

This beautiful nursery has been thoughtfully designed to create an inspiring environment for children and practitioners alike. Spacious, light-filled rooms provide the perfect setting for creativity and discovery, while the large garden and woodland area encourage children to explore nature, develop their confidence, and enjoy hands-on learning experiences in the great outdoors.

As a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll join a warm and supportive team that's passionate about giving every child the very best start in life. You'll play an important role in creating engaging learning experiences, building meaningful relationships, and helping children develop through play, exploration, and curiosity.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).


• Previous experience working within an early years setting.


• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.


• A caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.


• Enjoys outdoor learning and creating engaging play experiences.

What You'll Receive

• £27,000–£33,000 per year


• Discounted childcare


• Pension scheme


• Competitive annual leave


• Enhanced parental leave


• Wellbeing programme


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Opportunity to work in a beautiful nursery with exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.


• Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning, confidence, and development.


• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.


• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.


• Make full use of the nursery's beautiful indoor spaces, garden, and woodland area to create exciting learning opportunities.


• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, and creativity through play-based learning.


• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL244245/AS