Nursery Practitioner

Abacus Ark; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Working Week

Medical Cashback Plan

Training & Career Development

Progression opportunities within the公司

New site openings

Job summary

Abacus Ark Nursery in Earlsfield is seeking a Qualified Practitioner (Senior Key Teacher - Level 3+ Qualified) for a full-time role with a four-day week. With a salary of £32,100–£33,100 per year, you’ll lead a room, support children’s early learning and work closely with the leadership team.

You’ll require Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or equivalent, strong safeguarding knowledge, and proven ability to manage a team, deliver engaging EYFS activities, and build constructive relationships with

Qualifications

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in nurseries or early years settings.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead your room and support children's early learning with EYFS activities.
• Track progress and celebrate development in a safe, inclusive space.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers; guide the team.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and a positive team culture.

Skills

Strong communicator

Teamwork

Organised and proactive

Education

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare

Job description

Full-time Permanent Level 3

Description

Job Title: Qualified Practitioner (Senior Key Teacher - Level 3+ Qualified)

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Earlsfield

Salary: £32,100-£33,100 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

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.
• 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 opportunitieswithin the company
• New site openings- further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with:

• Blue Light Cardaccess 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 mentorshipfrom experienced early years professionals
• Inclusive and positive working environment
• First aid and safeguarding training

As aSenior 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 before employment commences.
• 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

Abacus Ark Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Company Overview

The Overall mission of Abacus Ark can be split into 3 statements:

• To provide each child with a unique and safe experience tailored and delivered to their individual needs.
• To provide each parent with an experience which is underpinned by two-way communication and expert support.
• To provide each practitioner with an experience underpinned by development opportunities, wellbeing and personal satisfaction.

Abacus Ark Values

Alongside the Abacus Ark Mission runs our company Values (PACT). These underpin everything we do.

• Partnership -Effective and positive Partnership is seeking to ensure the group as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Awareness- Show concern and be well informed of situations or developments that are relevant to your role.
• Creativity- A mind open to possibilities.
• Thrive- Ambition for growth and development

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.