Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days paid holiday

75% childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension and free parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries Group is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join The Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool in London. This full-time vacancy offers 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) with flexible options and a salary of £31,200 per annum, plus a £1,000 Welcome Bonus and 75% childcare discount.

You will plan engaging EYFS activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and work as part of a supportive team dedicated to high standards and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

Confident English (written & spoken)

Experience in Early Years setting

EYFS knowledge & safeguarding

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/08/2026

• Location The Dulwich Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 18/08/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province City of London
• City London
• Postal Code SE6 4LP
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – £1,000Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: The Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool, London, SE6 (bus stop directly outside + free parking)

AtThe Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit yourlifestyle
• 33Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth : Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
• SupportiveCulture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials andappreciation treats
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• UniformProvided : So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

Our bright, open-space rooms create a calm and welcoming setting for children to explore a wide range of purposeful activities that nurture independence and creativity. Outside, our spacious garden offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery in the fresh air. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equality ofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup