Nursery Practitioner

NurseriesAndSchools.org; Clapham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonus scheme

Birthday off

Sick pay policy.

Support for well-being

Support for career progression

Support for higher level qualifications

Fully funded training

Free wholesome, hot lunches available

Pension Scheme

70% fee reduction for their children (

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

VD Recruitment has partnered with a growing and loving bilingual nursery in South West London seeking a Nursery Practitioner. The role is full-time, permanent, with a 40-hour week and a salary of £27,000–£30,000 per annum.

You will support high-quality childcare, implement EYFS, and collaborate with parents while maintaining safeguarding standards and contributing to room development plans. The nursery holds a Good Ofsted rating.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or higher.
• Previous/Current experience in a Nursery Setting.
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Able to work 40hrs/week, all year round.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Nursery Practitioner, act as a role model for the Early Years, following and implementing EYFS.
• Engage with the room development plan and Ofsted requirements.
• Fulfil the role of a key-person and maintain parent communication.
• Support the Room Leader to embed nursery initiatives and take on projects.
• Respond to parent queries politely and professionally.
• Adhere to safeguarding requirements and audit standards.

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years

Excellent communication skills

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Job description

• Location Clapham, SW4
• Salary £27,000.00 -£30,000.00 per-annum
• Job Type Permanent, Fulltime

VD Recruitment has partnered with a growing and loving Bilingual French Nursery in South West London.

The Nursery Practitioner is responsible for creating an environment in which children's individual needs are met and for supporting the management team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all.

You will be joining a lovely nursery with 'Good' Ofsted rating on a full time permanent basis.

Location -SW4 area

Salary Offered - GBP27,000pa to GBP30,000pa

Hours - 40 / week

Qualifications : Level 2 or Level 3 and above in Early Years

Key Responsibilities As a Nursery Practitioner

• Act as a role model for the Early Years, following and implementing the EYFS at all times.
• Understand and engage with the room development plan and any requirements outlined by Ofsted.
• To fulfil the role of a key-person and work in partnership with parents/carers, catering for all children's individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents.
• As a Nursery Nurse you would support the Room Leader to ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the room; take on responsibility, or shared responsibility, for an Early Years initiative or additional project in the nursery.
• Respond to parent queries or requests in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting parents to the correct person within the nursery as appropriate.
• Adhere to, and role model best practice safeguarding requirements.
• Understand the standards required of room audits and work to achieve these standards in everyday practice

Person Specification For The Ideal Nursery Practitioner

• Level 2 or Level 3 and above in Early Years, Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!
• Previous/Current experience in a Nursery Setting.
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Able to work 40hrs/week , all year round.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Semi-annual bonus scheme .
• Birthday off .
• Sick pay policy.
• Support for well-being .
• Support for career progression .
• Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training .
• Free wholesome, hot lunches available .
• Pension Scheme .
• 70% fee reduction for their longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1yr of employment with us) .
• Employee assistance programme

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.