If you are offered an EYP role, you will receive a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day. We also have roles available at some of our nurseries; please enquire. We are also looking for Senior Practitioners and Lead Practitioners. The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 07:30 and 18:15. We are proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work. We welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the MK area. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as have a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: hracornearlyyears.org.uk Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references, and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment. Benefits Working at Acorn As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing, and fun place for our children to be, we offer: Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually 65% childcare discount Generous family leave Christmas closure 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans Enhanced pension scheme Cyclescheme Techscheme Length of Service awards Summer and Christmas parties Pay advances for when times are tough Employee assistance wellbeing programme