Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Overtime rate

Childcare discounts

Private GP

Life insurance

Wellbeing

Training & progression

Job summary

The Butterfly Patch Nurseries is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator to join our friendly team in South Norwood, Croydon. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £30,000–£36,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, with higher salaries possible for EYT or QTS.

We welcome applicants from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, experienced Nursery Nurses, Early Years Educators and graduates with EYT or QTS.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge and safeguarding basics.
• Excellent communication with families and team.
• Ability to plan and deliver stimulating activities in line with EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education.
• Plan stimulating activities in line with EYFS.
• Support children's development and progression.
• Build positive relationships with families and carers.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Childcare

Education

Level 2 qualified practitioner

Level 3 qualified practitioner

EYT or QTS qualified

Job description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Company:

Company: Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries

The Butterfly Patch is recruiting a qualified Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator to join our friendly team in South Norwood, Croydon.

Salary: £30,000–£36,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Higher salaries may be available for EYT or QTS.

We welcome applications from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, experienced Nursery Nurses, Early Years Educators and graduates with EYT or QTS qualifications.

You will provide high-quality care and education, plan stimulating activities in line with the EYFS, support children's development and build positive relationships with families.

Benefits

• 31 days' annual leave, including your birthday off
• overtime paid at 1.5x
• 40–60% childcare discounts
• private GP access
• life insurance
• wellbeing support
• funded training and career progression

This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive, privately owned nursery group.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We welcome applications directly from candidates. No recruitment agencies.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Company: Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries

Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: South Norwood, SE25 6AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

The Butterfly Patch is recruiting a qualified Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator to join our friendly team in South Norwood, Croydon.

Salary: £30,000–£36,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Higher salaries may be available for EYT or QTS.

We welcome applications from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, experienced Nursery Nurses, Early Years Educators and graduates with EYT or QTS qualifications.

You will provide high-quality care and education, plan stimulating activities in line with the EYFS, support children's development and build positive relationships with families.

This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive, privately owned nursery group.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We welcome applications directly from candidates. No recruitment agencies.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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