Nursery Practitioner - Montessori

Nursery Practitioner – Montessori Setting 🌿 📍 Chorleywood, WD3 💷 £12.21–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience 🕐 30–40 hours per week 📅 Start: ASAP Are you a passionate and caring Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity in a beautiful Montessori setting? Due to the expansion of the school, we are looking for enthusiastic, nurturing and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join a friendly team supporting children aged 0–5 years. You’ll be working within a nurturing Montessori environment, supporting children as they explore, learn and grow through child-led, nature-based experiences. 🌱 The Role Supporting children aged 0–5 years Working within a Montessori-inspired, child-led environment Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing Taking part in outdoor and nature-based activities Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Full and half-day shifts available 🕐 Hours The setting is open 50 weeks of the year, Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. 30–40 hours per week Full-day shifts: 8am–6pm Half-day shifts: 8am–1pm or 1pm–6pm Shift patterns can be discussed at interview Closed for one week at Christmas and one week at Easter Additional annual leave provided 🌟 What We're Looking For Experience working with babies and/or children under 5 A good understanding of the EYFS A genuine passion for Montessori education and outdoor, nature-based learning Caring, creative and enthusiastic approach Excellent communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Relevant childcare qualification Level 2 or Level 3 preferred, but not essential Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one 💚 What’s On Offer £12.21–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience Additional annual leave Pension scheme Free on-site parking Company events Professional development opportunities Safeguarding and First Aid training Beautiful, nature-rich working environment within a local nature reserve 🚗 IMPORTANT – LOCATION REQUIREMENT Due to the setting's location, you must have access to your own car and be able to travel to the nursery reliably. This role is best suited to candidates who live locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of Chorleywood. Please do not apply if you do not have access to a car or are unable to commute to the setting reliably. 📩 Interested? Apply now to find out more about this fantastic opportunity