Website Zest Education
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Until December 2025 (possibility of extension)
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Zest Education are delighted to be working with a fantastic, high-quality nursery setting in Burton-on-Trent, who are looking for a dedicated and caring Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team as soon as possible.
This wonderful nursery offers a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children are supported to develop their confidence, independence, and curiosity. The setting features bright, well-resourced playrooms, excellent outdoor facilities, and a passionate team who are committed to providing exceptional early years care and education. The nursery prides itself on creating a homely atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported.
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
Support the learning, play, and development of children aged 0–5 in line with the EYFS framework
Plan and deliver creative and engaging activities that promote learning through play
Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Observe and record children’s progress to help track their individual development
Ensure that the nursery environment is safe, stimulating, and nurturing at all times
This role will begin as soon as possible and continue until December 2025, with the potential for extension based on performance and setting needs.
The successful candidate will:
Hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
Have recent, hands-on experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting
Demonstrate a solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum
Be enthusiastic, patient, and committed to supporting every child’s individual journey
Work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with children and adults alike
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS check (or be willing to obtain one)
A competitive rate of pay, paid weekly
Ongoing support, guidance, and feedback from your dedicated Zest consultant
Access to further opportunities across the Burton and surrounding Staffordshire areas
If you’re an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in Burton, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at charlotte@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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