Nursery Practitioner

RGIT Australia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Week

32 Days Annual Leave

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression opportunities

New site openings

Blue Light Card discounts

Long service rewards

Mental health support

Team social events

Company pension

Mentorship

Inclusive environment

First aid & safeguarding training

Job summary

Abacus Ark Nursery in Southfields (London) is seeking a Senior Key Teacher to lead a room and support children through their early learning journey with engaging EYFS activities. You’ll create a safe, welcoming space, track progress, and celebrate development with parents and carers.

The role offers a four-day working week, 32 days annual leave, a health and wellbeing package, training and career development funding, and clear progression opportunities within a family‑run nursery that values its

Qualifications

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Higher qualification in childcare or education desired.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead a room and support children through the EYFS learning journey.
• Track progress and celebrate development with parents and carers.
• Support colleagues and promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive team culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Teamwork

Organised & proactive

Leadership in a room

Education

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or equivalent

Higher qualification in childcare or education

Job description

Full-time Permanent Level 3

Posted 29 Jul 2026

Description

Nursery Senior Key Teacher (Level 3 + Qualified)

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Southfields (New Site Opening)

Salary: £32,100 - 34,500 per year

Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued...

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Key Teacher to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

• 4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
• 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)
• Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)
• Training & Career Development - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications
• Progression opportunities within the company
• New site openings - further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with:

• Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
• Long service rewards
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Team social events and celebrations
• Company pension
• Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
• Inclusive and positive working environment
• First aid and safeguarding training

As a Senior Key Teacher, you’ll take the lead in your room, supporting children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands-on EYFS activities. You’ll create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where children can thrive, while tracking their progress and celebrating their development.

You’ll build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, support and guide your team, and work closely with leadership to keep standards high. You’ll also play a key role in promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
• Ability to provide references
• Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
• Someone passionate & enthusiastic about early years education
• Someone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleagues
• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
• Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences
• Higher qualification in childcare or education
• Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role

If you’re ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Overview

Our mission is to empower every child with the essential tools they need to thrive from day one of school and to discover the joy of learning. We are dedicated to nurturing their Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social Understanding, and Trustworthiness, alongside introducing language, mathematics, and a wider understanding of the world. We seek to ensure children are not only ready to learn but also to shine. We believe in the boundless potential of every child and strive to ignite their passion for learning, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.