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Early Years Nursery Practitioner / Apprentice (full time/part time)

Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford • Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom • £30k / year • 3d ago

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or 3

Join Our OUTSTANDING Team at Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford!

Due to increasing demand, we are excited to be recruiting a passionate, caring and creative Early Years Practitioner to join our award-winning nursery family.

At Scallywags, we are proud to be Ofsted Outstanding and known for our hygge-inspired, nature-led approach, where calmness, cosiness and outdoor learning shape our daily practice. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or looking to develop your skills in an exceptional setting, we would love to hear from you!

Why Work With Us?

At Scallywags, you’ll be part of a team where:

Your ideas are valued
Your wellbeing matters
Your professional growth is supported
You feel part of a warm, nurturing family environment

We embrace:
✨Hygge-inspired practice with cosy spaces, warm interactions, calm routines
✨Outdoor learning where we explore nature in all seasons
✨Nature play every day
✨Positive, supportive staff culture

What We Offer:

✔ Career progression opportunities
✔ Fully funded CPD training
✔ Fun, staff team-building days
✔ Uniform provided
✔ Paid overtime or time off in lieu
✔ Extra holiday after 5 years’ service
✔ “Refer a Friend” bonus
✔ Bonus on passing probation
✔ Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate & treats
✔ Staff wellbeing basket
✔ Flexible positions - full time (4 or 5 days) or part time (2–3 days)
✔ 10-hour shifts between 7:30am – 6:30pm
✔ 1-week Christmas closure, plus bank holidays off

Who We’re Looking For:

We would love to meet someone who is:

Warm, kind and nurturing
Passionate about nature-based learning and outdoor play
Able to create cosy and comforting environments
Enthusiastic, dedicated and creative
Confident supporting child-led, meaningful play
A team player with a positive attitude
Level 2 or 3 qualified (or equivalent)

About Us

Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford is a family run, award-winning nursery with an outstanding reputation. We are incredibly proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide every day. If you want to work in a setting that truly values its staff and celebrates nature, warmth and wellbeing, this is the place for you!

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a difference and help us inspire little minds every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now through Indeed or send your CV directly to: kerry.scallywags@googlemail.com

Join our Scallywags family - where children thrive, and staff do too!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits: