Early Years Practitioners - Baby Room & Main Room TERM-TIME ONLY
Woodpeckers Nursery is growing, and we are excited to welcome two passionate Early Years Practitioners to join our nurturing, child-centred team.
If you genuinely love working with young children, believe in learning through play, and want to be part of a setting that values and supports you, we would love to hear from you.
At Woodpeckers, we don’t just provide childcare. We create meaningful childhood experiences. Every day is built around curiosity, warmth, laughter and developmentally rich play in a setting where children feel safe, confident and truly known.
We are currently recruiting for:
Baby Room Practitioner (Baby room experience preferred) Supporting our youngest children with nurture, secure attachments, routines and early developmental play.
Main Room Practitioner Supporting children aged 2–4 years through imaginative learning experiences, early communication, social development and school readiness.
What We’re Looking For:
For both roles, we are seeking practitioners who:
*Have a genuine passion for early years education
*Enjoy planning creative, engaging and purposeful activities
*Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
*Are confident working within the EYFS framework
*Bring energy, kindness and professionalism to their role
*Value teamwork and a positive working culture
* Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or working towards) preferred.
Why Join Woodpeckers Nursery?
When you join Woodpeckers, you become part of something special.
We offer:
*A warm, welcoming setting with a strong family feel
*A positive, supportive and uplifting team environment A child-led approach that encourages creativity and fresh ideas
*Leadership that genuinely values staff wellbeing
*Opportunities for training and career progression
*An inclusive workplace where your voice matters
*A role that feels meaningful, rewarding and purposeful every day
We believe happy staff create happy children and we invest in our team accordingly.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time, term-time only
Location: In person – Woodpeckers Nursery, Bridge, Canterbury
How to Apply
Please hit the ’Apply Now’ button to send us a copy of your latest CV.
We can’t wait to meet the next wonderful practitioner to join our Woodpeckers family!