Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Location: Shire House, West Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7QN
Salary: Starting from £28,000
Welcome to My Ohana! ??
In our family, "Ohana" means nobody gets left behind. At My Ohana, we don’t just offer jobs; we build nurturing, inclusive communities where children thrive, families feel supported, and our teams genuinely love coming to work.
We believe that shaping a child’s early years is an absolute privilege. That’s why we’re looking for the absolute best to join our mission.
The Essentials? Covered.
YES, we follow EYFS guidelines.
YES, we are Ofsted registered (and exceed their requirements!).
YES, children’s safety is absolutely paramount to everything we do.
But here is the exciting part... How you engage, inspire, bring joy, and support learning is completely in your hands. Your voice truly matters here. You and your team have the creative freedom to design how you interact, communicate, and play. We put children at the heart of everything, and we give you the wings to make magic happen every day.
What are you waiting for? Become part of the My Ohana family today!
What’s In It For You? ??
We look after our family. Here is a taste of what we offer to support your health, wealth, and happiness:
- Financial Peace of Mind: Competitive salary plus instant access to your pay as you earn it.
- Health & Wellbeing First: Free 24/7 mental health support (counselling/therapy) and free access to an online GP for you and your family.
- Perks & Discounts: Generous childcare discounts and fantastic retail savings (including Amazon and major supermarkets).
- Growth & Security: Company pension and continuous learning & development opportunities to support your personal and professional career pathways.
- Your Day-to-Day Magic ?
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be asked to:
- Create Unforgettable Experiences: Deliver world-class care with safety and wellbeing at the absolute centre of focus.
- Bring Learning to Life: Drive fun, action-packed days of activities following the EYFS framework.
- Build Connections: Develop strong, trusting partnerships with parents and contribute to a collaborative, joyful team culture.
- Elevate Mealtimes: Turn breakfast, lunch, and tea into enhanced, positive, and social experiences.
- Keep Standards High: Proudly adhere to all regulatory rules, procedures, and safety principles.
What You’ll Need to Succeed ??
- The Qualification: A full and relevant Early Years qualification of Level 3 or above.
- The Basics: Level 5 (Grade C) or above in GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.
- The Experience: Prior experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
- The Spirit: A genuine passion for childcare, strong communication skills, and a brilliant team-player attitude.
If you are ready to bring your creativity and dedication to a nursery that truly values your voice, we would love you to apply!
My Ohana is an equal opportunity employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
We commit to continuing to build a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive workforce for every individual.
Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom, and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.
My Ohana York is located within the David Lloyd health club on Hull Road. Our nursery offers children a range of wonderful experiences and opportunities to learn and have fun.
There are four main rooms within the nursery, each assigned to a different age group.
We also have a fully enclosed outdoor learning area and access to the David Lloyd sports facilities, and we can make use of these throughout the year, so we really do have everything we need to encourage young children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Our team of extraordinary people are dedicated to celebrating your child’s individuality and encouraging their curiosity while allowing them to progress at their own pace. It’s all about giving them a great foundation to supercharge their future development.