Nursery Practitioner

N.Family Club; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in the City of Westminster is seeking an experienced leader to deliver a play-based curriculum and manage a dedicated team in a nursery setting. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and at least 2 years in a managerial role. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,720 to £63,440 along with performance bonuses, flexible working options, and generous holiday allowances. Join us to play a vital role in shaping future generations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus up to 25%

Flexible working

Up to 35 days holiday

Annual learning fund

Clothing allowance

Enhanced family leave

Childcare discount

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonus

Discounts on groceries

Travel support

Social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in early years education.
• Willingness to refresh safeguarding knowledge.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and Ofsted compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the N Curriculum and ensure every child thrives.
• Coach and manage the team performance.
• Build partnerships with families and the local community.
• Monitor quality and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Passion for early years education

Team development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner experience

Job description

About the Role

Delivery of our play‑based N Curriculum, ensuring every child thrives.  Coaching, training and performance management of the team.  Building strong partnerships with families and the local community.  Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding and Ofsted compliance.  Monitoring quality and implementing continuous improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within early years education, ideally in a managerial role for at least 2 years.
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (full & relevant).
• Up-to-date safeguarding knowledge (or willingness to refresh).
• A genuine passion for early years education and team development.
• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner experience (preferred).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £44,720 – £63,440 (based on experience and dedication).
• Performance bonus up to 25% of base salary, plus £1,000 for Ofsted 'Outstanding'.
• Flexible working – choose 4–5 days a week for work‑life balance.
• Up to 35 days holiday, including a personal 'Me' day.
• Annual learning fund (£100) and access to N Academy (level 3, Early Years degrees, Forest School, & more).
• Clothing allowance (£100).
• Enhanced family leave for parents and carers.
• 40% childcare discount and 6 emergency days annually.
• 5‑year loyalty bonus – around‑the‑world trip + 2 bonus weeks off.
• 10‑year loyalty bonus – 'Out of this world' experience + 2 extra weeks off.
• Referral bonus up to £1,000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts on groceries, shopping, fitness and more.
• Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, and online fitness.

Location

90‑place nursery in the heart of Maida Vale, North West London.  Buses 18, 28 and 228 stop nearby, Queens Park and Westbourne Park stations are a short walk away.