Nursery Practitioner

Blossom Tree Montessori; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Annual leave 28 days

Birthday leave

Pension

Free uniform

Staff training days

Career progression

Staff childcare discount

DBS checks funded

Referral bonus

Job summary

Blossom Tree Montessori in Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner is seeking caring Nursery Practitioners, Senior Nursery Practitioners and Deputy Room Leaders. We offer Montessori-focused environments with extensive in-house training and clear career progression.

We value teamwork, excellent communication and a genuine passion for Early Years education, with opportunities for professional development and leadership in growing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification or Montessori Diploma.
• Experience with children under five in a nursery setting.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for Early Years education.
• Leadership skills beneficial for Senior Practitioner/Deputy roles.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly.
• Provide high quality care and meet the daily personal care and wellbeing needs of every child.
• Create a safe, stimulating Montessori environment reflecting the ethos.
• Observe, assess and plan for children's learning and development per EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Senior Practitioner/Deputy roles: mentor staff and support room leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Childcare knowledge

Montessori ethos

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about Early Years education? Are you a qualified practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

At Blossom Tree Montessori, we are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners, Senior Nursery Practitioners and Deputy Room Leaders to join our warm and welcoming nurseries in Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career or you are looking to build on your existing skills, we would love to hear from you.

At Blossom Tree Montessori, we are passionate about the Montessori approach and creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. We believe in investing in our team through high quality in house training, ongoing professional development and support to gain further qualifications. We are proud to promote from within whenever possible and are committed to helping our team develop their careers. Many of our colleagues have progressed into more senior positions through the training, support and opportunities we provide. If you are ambitious and passionate about Early Years education, there is plenty of scope to grow and progress with us.

Our nurseries are easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops nearby and approximately a seven to eight minute walk from Metropolitan Line stations.

Hours

This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, working between 7.30 am and 6.00 pm.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience, with an annual salary review.
• 28 days of annual leave including time at Easter and Christmas
• An additional day's annual leave for each year of service.
• An extra day's annual leave on your birthday every year.
• Regular employee recognition awards.
• Pension scheme.
• Free uniform.
• Three paid staff training days each year.
• Comprehensive in house training and support to achieve further qualifications.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal promotion.
• Complimentary team building activities.
• Staff childcare discount.
• Time off in lieu where applicable.
• Paid DBS check, with staff required to maintain the DBS Update Service.
• Fully funded recognised qualifications, including Level 2, Level 3 and Montessori qualifications
• Paid paediatric first-aid training and renewal
• Employee referral bonus

Your Responsibilities

Depending on your role and level of experience, you will:

• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly.
• Provide high quality care and meet the daily personal care and wellbeing needs of every child.
• Create a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment that reflects the Montessori ethos.
• Observe, assess and plan for children's individual learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Ensure children are happy, settled and making excellent progress.
• Keep up to date with current Early Years legislation and ensure all documentation meets EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Follow the nursery's policies and procedures at all times.
• Support colleagues across the nursery and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Senior Nursery Practitioners and Deputy Room Leaders will also support the Room Leader with the day to day running of the room, mentor less experienced staff and help maintain high standards of care and education.

What We Are Looking For

A minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification or Montessori Diploma is essential.

Previous experience working with children under five in a nursery setting.

A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A genuine passion for Early Years education.

A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and the ability to create a fun and inspiring learning environment.

For Senior Nursery Practitioner and Deputy Room Leader positions, previous experience in a senior role or the ability to demonstrate leadership skills would be an advantage.

Safeguarding

Blossom Tree Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks. A clear Disclosure and Barring Service check and ongoing registration with the DBS Update Service are essential for these roles.