Nursery Practitioner

We’re on the lookout for a fun-loving, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team – where every day with our Ribby Tots is an adventure!

Following a major investment and expansion, our state-of-the-art Nursery facilities are now even more inspiring, safe, and playful – the perfect setting for children to explore, learn, and grow.

As part of our close-knit team of caring professionals, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and joy-filled environment for our youngest guests, while offering comfort and confidence to their families. From imaginative play to storytime snuggles, you’ll be making magical memories that last a lifetime.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Work in a stunning 5-star holiday village setting
• Be part of a supportive, passionate team
• Enjoy newly expanded, cutting-edge facilities
• Make a real difference in children’s lives – and have fun doing it!
• We offer a highly competitive salary that exceeds industry averages
• An extensive range of perks and benefits
• Lunch will be provided
• There’s simply no other job quite like it.

Our perfect match will possess the following essential attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexibility, determination and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Immaculate personal presentation and hygiene standards
• Time management skills
• A warm smiling face that makes every child feel special
• Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required
• The ability to count the heads of numerous moving small people
• Must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace
• Love being outside come rain or shine
• Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families.
• Early Years Educator (Level 2 or equivalent) is advantageous
• This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the business.

2 satisfactory references, including your current employer / training provider must be obtained prior to joining the business.

Availability: We currently have two permanent, full-time position available offering 36 (+2.5 paid lunch) hours over 4 days. We also have a temporary, full-time position available to cover a period of maternity leave.

Flexibility to provide support during periods of sickness or holidays is essential to meet the commercial needs of the business.

Salary: We are proud to offer competitive hourly rates up to £13.40 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners
• Complimentary Annual Health Check
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments
• Staff Card Loyalty Points
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership
• Personal uniform
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee long service rewards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Annual Employee Celebration
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside
  *subject to terms and conditions

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May 2026

This position may close early if applicant numbers permit.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Should you need any adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.