Job description

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)

Salary: £24,000 – £26,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

A top-rated, spacious day nursery in Bolton is looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their setting. If you are passionate about early years education and creating stimulating, play-based learning environments, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Key Person for a group of children, tracking progress and updating learning journals (e.g., via EYLog/Tapestry).

  • Plan and carry out creative, age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS frameworks.

  • Ensure high standards of child safety, hygiene, safeguarding, and well-being at all times.

  • Build strong, open communication channels with parents and carers.

Requirements:

  • Level 3 Qualification in Early Years/Childcare (e.g., NVQ Level 3, Cache Level 3).

  • Solid understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.

  • Pediatric First Aid certificate (preferred or willing to undertake).

  • Enhanced DBS check.