Nursery Officer Part time

Ealing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Maples Nursery School and Children’s Centre is seeking an experienced Nursery Officer to join our team in the Under 2’s room. This position is part time (27.5 hours per week) and operates 12.30pm to 6.00pm, term time only, in London (Ealing). The successful candidate will deliver high-quality early years education and care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in Childcare with relevant experience. Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years care and education.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety.
• Experience with under-2s desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Under 2’s room.
• Assist in daily routines and play activities.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Maples Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Part time Nursery Officer NVQ Level 3 with relevant childcare qualification

Grade 6 Scale point 18 – 20 – 36,834 – 37,935 (pro rata) per annum inclusive of London weighting and Ealing Supplement

Part time / 27.5 hours per week (5.5 hours per day 12.30pm to 6.00pm)

Term time only

The governors of Maples Nursery School and Children’s Centre wish to appoint an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Officer to join the Nursery School and Children’s Centre team to work in our Under 2’s room.

Our popular and vibrant setting offers high quality education and care to children aged from 9 months to 5 years. The nursery operates from Monday – Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, term time only.

Working closely with our friendly and professional team, you will undertake a range of duties to ensure the development, health, safety, welfare, physical and emotional wellbeing of the children. You will be able to relate to and interact with a range of people from diverse communities, have a friendly, courteous and helpful approach with children and their families, staff and all visitors to the school and have experience providing education and care in the Early Years. Experience of working with children under the age of 2 is desirable.

If you would like further information, please contact the Head of Centre, Zhana Zand, on 020 8743 7128.

Maples Nursery School and Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau).Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are successful, your contract will be under the newly formed Acton Early Years Federation along with South Acton Children’s Centre.

Closing date for return of completed applications: 11.59pm on Sunday, 22nd November 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th November 2026.