Early Years Practitioner ( ALL YEAR ROUND)

Do you believe early years education is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape confident, curious little minds every single day? At Muriel Green Nursery & Day Care, we’re looking for passionate early years professionals who see the magic in play, the power of listening, and the impact of truly understanding each child. Join a warm, inclusive and forward‑thinking team where your ideas matter, your development is championed, and your career can flourish in an inspiring learning environment built on creativity, growth and genuine care for children.

The setting:

At Muriel Green Nursery & Day Care we believe that early years educational settings are crucial for a child’s development. Learning is the key to everything we do, but most importantly we know learning must be fun! Each day is spent developing children who are curious learners and preparing them for a life packed full of knowledge. Muriel Green has gone to great lengths to create an inspirational learning environment for the children, staff & families.

The individual:

At Muriel Green Nursery & Day Care we want to make a change for people with careers in early years setting, we are looking for a team who see their role as more than a job. Our team must understand the importance of listening, observing & teaching the children though learning based play. We are a diverse and inclusive workforce packed full of like-minded educators who share a passion for knowledge & child development. You must be eager to learn, we encourage our teams to reach their full potential and we support them with a mix of growth initiatives and an incomparable learning environment from our Hertfordshire County Council apprenticeship scheme & the Continuing Professional Development programme.

What we are looking for:

A qualified practitioner, level 3:

• Take responsibility for the observation and monitoring of the needs of their key children.
• To think educationally & creatively to provide a full range of stimulating activities to develop their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
• To work as part of a dynamic & fun educational team providing support for all the children in the setting.
• Muriel Green provides a variety of activities facilitating and enabling the children by providing appropriate levels of support and interaction.
• A commitment to ensure that every child is offered a fun and enjoyable day whilst working with Muriel Green educational approach.
• To always prioritise the health, welfare and the safety of the children.

We would consider part time or full time applicants..

Muriel Green Nursery & Day care is located with working distance of St.Albans City Station and Main Bus routes from all over Hertfordshire.

Our Benefits

As Muriel Green Nursery & Day care is part of the Hertfordshire County Council you employment will include the following benefits:

• Job security
• Apprenticeship Scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Private medical insurance - physio, 24GP and much more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hertfordshire reward programme
• Government pension scheme
• Mental Health Support: Wellbeing coach, calming staff lounge
• 50% off childcare

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working closely with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS and other safeguarding checks and also to satisfactory references being obtained.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.