🌟Join the Finkley Nurseries Team as a Qualified Practitioner in our Baby Room!🌟

📍 Location: Finkley Down Farm Nursery, Andover
🕑 Hours: Full Time option of 38 or 40 hours per week over 4 days
💷 Salary: Up to £14.30 per hour Dependant on Experience and Qualifications

About Us (Why This Role is Different)

We don’t mean to brag… but this isn’t your average nursery 👀

Day Nurseries Award Winner, Top 20 Nurseries, For the last 5 years running!

Finkley Nurseries is part of the Attraction Nurseries family, a fast-growing group redefining early years education.

🌟The Setting:

Our Andover setting is truly unique:
🐐 Daily access to Finkley Down Farm
🚌 Trips out on our very own Bertie Bus
🌿 Outdoor learning, real experiences, real impact

In short: we create childhoods full of adventure, not just childcare.

And our ethos says it all:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

🌟Why You’ll Love This Job

Let’s be honest, you’ve probably seen a lot of nursery roles…

This one’s different!

Earn more as you grow — increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning quality, and completing key checklists
Extra bonuses — up to +30p per hour on top of your base rate
4-day working week — better work-life balance built in
Real career progression — we actively promote from within
Actually fun — farm visits, outdoor learning, events, trips

This is a role where you’re valued, supported, and genuinely excited to come to work.

🌟The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

· 🎉Badge scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
· 🌞 Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of
· 🪴 volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
· 🚼 50% childcare discount
· 💖 Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
· 🎓 100 + training courses + SENCO
· 🎁 £100 welcome bonus for resources
· 👕 Free uniform & DBS
· 💰 Referral bonuses up to £750
· 🎟 Free family access to Finkley Down Farm & Solstice Play

🌟The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing)

We are looking for a level 2 or above Early Years Qualified Practitioner To create inspiring learning experiences and support children’s learning and development in a fun, unique, nurturing environment.

You’ll be a key part of creating incredible early years experiences and will be responsible for:

• Deliver engaging, hands-on learning through EYFS

• Be a key person — supporting children’s development and wellbeing

• Plan, observe, and track progress using Famly

• Support all children, including those with SEND

• Work closely with your team to create a positive environment

• Build strong relationships with parents

• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and organisation

🌟WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the single GREATEST nursery job in the entire WORLD?!

Probably... maybe... you tell us! ;)

And here’s why:

• Real variety — from farm visits to outdoor learning and trips on the Bertie Bus

• Genuine impact — you’ll play a key role in children’s early development

• Supportive team culture — positive, collaborative, and people-first

• Career growth — clear progression pathways and access to online courses

• Great tools & environment — modern systems and well-resourced settings

🌟Clear Career Progression

We don’t just talk about progression — we build it.

Your journey could look like:

Practitioner → Deputy Daily Lead → Daily Lead → Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager

Plus:

• Pay increases linked to performance (WOW moments, planning quality, checklists)

• Funded qualifications and specialist training

• Leadership development opportunities

If you want to grow — we’ll help you get there.

🌟What We’re Looking For

· Level 2 or Above Early Years qualification

· You’re great at creating engaging learning experiences

· You’ve got experience with EYFS and ideally Famly

· You’re proactive, organised, and full of positive energy

· You enjoy working with children and being part of a team

· You can handle a fast-paced, hands-on environment

· You’re (almost!) as fun as the rest of us 😉

· You’re reliable, hard-working, and genuinely care

🌟A Typical Day (Spoiler: No Two Are the Same)

From morning welcomes to outdoor adventures, planning activities to farm visits — every day is different.

One minute you’re leading a learning activity…
Next you’re on a farm visit…
Then you’re supporting a child’s big developmental milestone.

It’s busy, rewarding, and never boring.

🌟The Details

We’re based at Finkley Down Farm Nursery, Andover — a unique, energetic, and inspiring environment.

• Location: Finkley Down Farm Nursery, Andover

• Hours: 38 hours across 4 days

• Salary: up to £14.30

We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, get involved, and make a difference from day one.

🌟Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where:
- You’re valued
- You can grow
- You actually enjoy coming to work

…then this is it.

👉 Apply now and start your next adventure with Attraction Nurseries.

Careers - Attraction Nurseries

Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.