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Nursery Practitioner - Full-time

East Kent College Group

  • Ref:KCC-F105-11-S
  • Posted:24/07/2026
  • Pay:£26,181
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/08/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:17/08/2026

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About The Role

Tiny Moments, Big Milestones and a Career you'll be Proud of!

East Kent Colleges Group is proud to be home to three thriving nurseries, supporting our students, staff, and local communities across Broadstairs, Canterbury, and Folkestone. Thanks to our continued success, our welcoming Folkestone Nursery is growing, and we're excited to be looking for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team!

At Folkestone Nursery, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. That’s why we’re committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can flourish, families feel supported, and our team enjoys working together every day.

Are you're ready to use your Early Years expertise to make a lasting difference in children's lives? if so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are recruiting for 2 full time Nursery Practitioner roles..
 
Both positions are for 37 hours per week with one worked across Monday-Thursday in our baby room and one across Monday-Friday across the Nursery. Please submit an application if you are interested in either working pattern, and this will be discussed with you upon interview.
 

Join our thriving and friendly Folkestone nursery where you'll find:

  • A welcoming, supportive team that values collaboration and celebrates each other's successes
  • A child-centred environment where safeguarding, wellbeing, and outstanding care are at the heart of everything we do
  • The opportunity to inspire curiosity, nurture development, and help give every child the very best start in life 

 Here are just some of what we offer when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

  • 24 days annual leave (FTE) plus enhanced leave after 5 years service
  • Discounts on restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays via our Rewards scheme
  • Flexible Personal Leave
  • Wellbeing and Health Support
  • Generous sick pay
  • Staff Community Days, annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
  • Competitive Pension Scheme

About You

We’re looking for compassionate, skilled Level 3 Practitioners who are ready to make a real impact in children’s lives. If you’ve got solid nursery experience, strong EYFS knowledge, and a warm, nurturing approach, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll be a key person supporting children’s learning and development, building strong partnerships with families, and maintaining the highest standards of care and safety. You’ll communicate confidently with colleagues, parents and professionals, and bring a solid understanding of child development, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

We’re looking for team players who are adaptable, proactive, and ready to get stuck into whatever the day brings.

Ready to apply?

No CV upload needed - just complete our quick online application. You can save your progress at any time, and we’ll be in touch with every applicant after the closing date.

If you have any questions about this role please email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

Information about the federation

East Kent Colleges Group is a family of six community-based Colleges, nine Training Centres, three nurseries and various business units across East Kent. We’re one of the largest further education providers in the South East, with more than 1,600 staff delivering education to 15,000 students. Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.

At the heart of everything we do is community, which is critical for us as one of the largest employers in East Kent. As an education provider, we are committed to ensuring the very best for students who choose to study with us, as well as providing opportunities for those who need them most.

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  • Address:Broadstairs College ,
    Ramsgate Road,
    Broadstairs,
    Kent,
    CT101PN
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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.