Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Dynaudio International GmbH; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide quality day care services while implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Your expertise will help create a stimulating environment that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. With a commitment to maintaining strong relationships with parents and a focus on individual needs, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of young learners. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in the community.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year

5 days of Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Nursery or Pre-school setting.
• Qualified with NNEB or NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality day care services and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of children's needs, abilities, and progress.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multi-Cultural Awareness

Education

NNEB or NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education

Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy

Job description

To commence in September 2025

40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for the next step in your career?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Here at Elmwood Nursery, we are seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to provide quality day care services and assist in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. You’ll promote a stimulating environment of play, encouraging and supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the children.

You’ll establish and maintain a good relationship with parents, acknowledging them as the primary carers, and maintain objective, accurate, and up-to-date records that identify the children’s individual needs, abilities, and progress, using these factors for future planning.

As our Nursery Practitioner, we’d like you to have at least 3 years of experience working in a Nursery or Pre-school setting as a qualified practitioner, hold a NNEB or NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education, and demonstrate experience caring for children from 3 months to 5 years of age in a group setting.

With knowledge of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs and development of children from 3 months to 5 years, you’ll have awareness of and respect for individual needs, including multi-cultural awareness. You’ll hold a Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy, possess good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team with flexibility to attend meetings or activities outside of normal working hours.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review, implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the application is 14th May 2025.

The benefits package includes 27 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days of Wellbeing leave, an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.

In accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence, successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training, committed to student success and community contribution. We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to join our team and support student achievement.

When you click ‘Apply’, you will be directed to an application platform hosted by Blue Octopus, our recruitment partner supporting STCG throughout the process.