Nursery Practitioner (4 Day Week)

Marylebone Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Paid lunch breaks

4 weeks paid leave

Birthday Leave

Length of Service Leave

24-hour EAP

Job summary

Marylebone Services in Notting Hill, London, is seeking a Montessori‑minded Early Years educator to deliver a child‑led learning environment for up to 32 children. The role emphasizes creativity through art, music, storytelling, and drama, within a large team of 7–8 teachers.

Qualified candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification; Montessori training or experience is highly preferable. A 4-day week, paid breaks, and generous leave are offered, with focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Montessori training or experience is highly preferable.
• Must travel to Notting Hill via public transport; no on-site parking.
• Energetic, creative, and nurturing educator who thrives in a large team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, child-led learning environment rooted in Montessori principles.
• Infuse creativity into daily routines through art, music, storytelling, and drama.
• Work collaboratively within a large, supportive team of 7–8 classroom teachers.
• Ensure safety, well-being, and holistic development of up to 32 children daily.

Skills

Energetic

Creative

Nurturing

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: Notting Hill, London (W11)
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (Depending on experience/qualification – stretch budget available for Montessori trained individuals)
Hours: 40 hours per week, worked across 4 days (8:00am – 6:00pm)
Preferred Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Days are flexible)

Located in the heart of vibrant Notting Hill, this setting is a unique early years environment where Montessori principles form the foundation of everything they do. This nursery masterfully blend this child‑led pedagogy with a passionate focus on creativity—integrating art, music, and drama alongside traditional early years activities.

Benefits

• Work‑Life Balance: A 4-day working week, giving you an extra day to recharge.
• Paid Breaks: Fully paid lunch breaks during your shift.
• Generous Leave: 4 weeks of paid annual leave, plus Birthday Leave and extended Length of Service Leave.
• Well‑being Support: Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, child‑led learning environment rooted in Montessori principles.
• Infuse creativity into the daily routine through art, music, storytelling, and drama.
• Work collaboratively within a large, supportive team of 7–8 classroom teachers.
• Ensure the safety, well‑being, and holistic development of up to 32 children daily.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Pedagogy: Montessori training or experience is highly preferable (and rewarded with a higher salary band).
• Commute: They do not have on‑site parking. Candidates must be happy and able to travel to the Notting Hill area via public transport.
• Attributes: An energetic, creative, and nurturing educator who thrives working in a large, team‑oriented classroom.