Quality Childcare at 
HMS Collingwood 
Qualified Nursery Practitioner 
 
At a Glance 
Role: Qualified Practitioner 
Location: Fareham, PO14 1AS 
Start Date: February 2025 
Contract: Maternity Cover 
Hours: Full Time (40 hours) 
Pay: £11.05 - £13.25 per hour 
 
 
We are recruiting for a passionate Qualified Practitioner to join our nursery in Fareham. Initially, this position is to cover maternity leave until the end of 2025, but has scope to become a permanent contract. 
 
 
Benefits of working for us: 
Career progression within the nursery. Most of our staff have been with us for many years, progressing from an apprentice up to management level. 
Strong management support for all our team. 
A lovely team atmosphere across the nursery 
A passion to ensure we deliver high quality and care for all our children and families 
Continual support and training to ensure you are always developing 
Paid training time provided 
First aid training, food hygiene and DBS provided for all staff 
 
 
What We Offer: 
28 days holiday (pro-rata) 
Paid day off for birthday (after one years' service) 
Shutdown for Christmas and Bank Holidays 
Company pension scheme 
Paid EYFS training (First Aid, Safeguarding etc) 
Access to 100+ online courses to support professional development 
Free onsite parking 
Discounted home-cooked lunches 
Paid DBS and Update Service 
Staff Wellbeing Co-ordinator 
Bi-annual pay review 
 
 
Key Responsibilities 
To provide a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors. 
To be a key person for a small group of children, carrying out all related responsibilities 
To contribute to curriculum plans and provide engaging activity ideas. 
To promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues 
To commit to continuous personal development. 
Demonstrate good safeguarding knowledge. Ensure safeguarding skills are kept up to date.