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Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 or Nursery Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Little Pickles Nursery, Tenterden

  • Ref:KCC1017-1017-2S
  • Posted:20/05/2025
  • Pay:Dependant on Experience
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:17/06/2025 at 14:00
  • Interviews:June 2025

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Are you ready to shape little minds and make BIG memories?


At Little Pickles Nursery, we don’t just care for children—we spark curiosity, nurture imagination, and lay the foundations for a lifetime of learning. Now, we're on the lookout for a warm, enthusiastic, and passionate Early Years Educator to join our family!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Creating magical moments and exciting learning adventures for children aged 0–5
  • Supporting children’s development physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually
  • Being a superhero Key Person to a small group of little learners
  • Keeping children safe and secure by following safeguarding procedures like a pro
  • Working as part of an awesome, caring, and creative team
  • Communicating with parents and families to share milestones, giggles, and learning progress
  • Planning and delivering play-based learning activities tailored to each child’s interests
  • Rolling up your sleeves for everything from storytime to snack prep

 What You’ll Bring:

  • Level 3 qualification in Early Years/ QTS or equivalent ✅
  • A good standard of English and Maths (GCSE A-C or equivalent) ✅
  • Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • A calm, caring, reliable and flexible personality
  • A team spirit with a sprinkle of creativity and a splash of fun!

Bonus Skills (We’ll love you even more if you have...):

  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Safeguarding & Prevent training
  • Food Hygiene or other childcare-related CPD
  • A love for messy play, singing (in or out of tune), and spontaneous dance parties

Perks of the Job:

  • Supportive and inspiring leadership
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Team social events and celebrations
  • A chance to truly make a difference—every single day
  • The warm hugs and heartfelt smiles of the little ones you’ll help thrive

If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose and start a rewarding journey with a team that feels more like family, we want to hear from you!

Little Pickles Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.

Information about the school

Little Pickles Nursery is a purpose-built early years setting located in the heart of the Kent countryside in Tenterden. Established in 2018 by experienced Early Years teacher Katie Holmes, our nursery welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years and offers a warm, home-from-home environment that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love for learning.

We are proud to offer a nature-rich curriculum, with spacious indoor areas and a well-resourced garden tailored to each age group. Our unique outdoor learning space, "Camp Pickles," allows children to explore the natural world and build resilience, confidence, and physical skills through forest-school-style experiences.

Our dedicated team, led by a qualified Early Years Teacher (QTS), delivers a child-centered curriculum that prioritizes communication, language, and imaginative play. We focus on strong, sensitive interactions to support every child’s development and foster confident, enthusiastic learners.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2021), we were delighted to be rated Outstanding in all areas. Inspectors praised our inspiring relationships with children, strong partnerships with families, and our commitment to delivering exceptional early years education.

At Little Pickles, we embrace diversity and community, creating an inclusive environment where all children feel a strong sense of belonging. Regular intergenerational activities and cultural celebrations help broaden children’s understanding of the world around them.

We are passionate about supporting every child to thrive—and equally committed to supporting our staff to grow in a caring, collaborative team.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Holmes or Andrew Holmes
  • Address:Little Pickles Nursery, Unit 11 , Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7LZ
  • Telephone: 07979622605
  • Email: admin@littlepicklesnursery.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.