Early Years Practitioner

About Daisy Fays Nursery

Why Daisy Fays?

At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn and thrive.

As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team.

At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being supported every step of the way, Daisy Fays is the place for you.

Our mission is to nurture young minds, encourage curiosity and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Daisy Fays St. Ives

Situated between some of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches, St. Ives provides an exceptional balance between work, leisure and exploration. The nursery is conveniently located adjacent to the leisure centre and is within easy walking distance of the nearby infant and junior schools. With excellent transport links to nearby coastal towns like Hayle and Penzance, it’s ideal for commuting within the surrounding areas. St. Ives’ breathtaking views and vibrant artistic community make it a truly inspiring place to work and grow professionally.

What can we offer you?

We value our team as much as we value the children in our care. At Daisy Fays, we offer:

• Pay above National Living Wage, because helping you helps us.
• Discounted childcare, making it easier to balance work and family life.
• Financial support for continuous professional development, to invest in your professional growth.
• Holiday allowance, time to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Pension scheme, to plan for your future.
• Flexible working week, for improved work-life balance.
• Summer and winter social events, to reward your dedication and commitment.
• Employee reward scheme, to reward your loyalty and years of service.

Your Role: What will you be doing?

As a minimum Early Years Practitioner Level 3, you’ll be generating experiences that support every child’s unique journey of growth and discovery. Your role will include:

• Planning, creating and reflecting on engaging activities tailored to the individual needs of your key children, ensuring their development is enriched and key milestones are celebrated.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and carers, keeping them involved in their child’s progress and fostering open, trust-based communication.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, child welfare, protection and health and safety are met in every activity and interaction.
• Collaborating with your team to create a positive, happy and safe environment where children feel secure, valued, and inspired to learn.
• Bringing your creativity, energy and passion to every day, making learning a joyful adventure for the children.

Requirements: What are we looking for?

We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who’s ready to make a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential).
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as a nursery practitioner or recently qualified apprentice Level 3.
• A passion for creating fun, engaging, and appropriate learning experiences.
• Strong communication skills to build trust and meaningful relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, child protection and early years legislation and health and safety.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellence in early years education.

Please note, due to our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid certification. All personnel will be required to subscribe to the DBS Update service once the DBS has been applied for.

Ready to make an impact?

Join the Daisy Fays family and help us create something extraordinary. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today!