Early Years Practitioner – Level 3

Location:

Drayton House Nursery School, Austen Road, Guildford

Hours:

27 hours/week (3 days x 9-hour shifts)

Salary:

From

£14.00 per hour

(based on experience and qualifications)

Welcome Bonus:

£1,000

(paid after 6 months)

Qualification Bonus:

£400

(paid after 6 months)

About Us

Founded in 1943 and set in a beautiful Georgian house,

Drayton House Nursery School

is a well-established, highly regarded nursery offering exceptional care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Known for our warm, family-like atmosphere and high standards of teaching, we pride ourselves on providing personalised attention and nurturing every child’s unique potential.

Small class sizes for focused learning and confidence-building

Strong relationships with local private and state schools

A charming nursery mascot –

Berty the dog

– who brings smiles every day!

Centrally located just 15–20 minutes from Guildford town centre, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the historic castle

Why Join Us?

We value our Level 3 Practitioners and reward their dedication with a generous benefits package:

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

– A warm start to your journey

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus

– Paid after 6 months

Annual Leave

– 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays

Childcare Discount

– 75% off nursery fees for your own children

Health & Wellbeing Support

– Confidential employee assistance helpline

Career Development

– Tailored training and progression opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

– Secure your future

Referral Program

– Earn bonuses for bringing great people into our team

Team Events & Celebrations

– Socials, team-building, and special occasions

Clear Career Pathways

– Grow with us across our nursery network

Your Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

Support the physical and emotional well-being of children

Act as a key worker, building strong relationships with children and families

Collaborate with your team to uphold our high standards of care and education

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS policies

What We’re Looking For

✅ Full and relevant

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

–

Essential

✅ Fluent in

written and spoken English

–

Essential

➕ 1+ year experience in Early Years –

Desirable

➕ Knowledge of EYFS framework and regulatory requirements –

Desirable

️

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Ready to join a nursery that feels like home and helps you grow? Apply now and become part of the Drayton House family!

Drayton House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.