Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Room Leader

Rich Vitamins LLC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking passionate Nursery Practitioners and Room Leaders to join their vibrant team in Wimbledon. This role offers the opportunity to work with children from 3 months to 5 years, promoting a stimulating and safe learning environment. The ideal candidates will be NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualified and possess a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). With flexible working options available, this position is perfect for those looking to balance their career with personal life while making a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers competitive salaries and numerous perks!

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Additional Time Off

Training Opportunities

Perk Box Benefits Package

Paid Lunch

Staff Outings

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioners with NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare required.
• Experience with children under five is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Supervise staff and maintain high-quality care.

Skills

Childcare

EYFS Knowledge

Planning Skills

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner and Room Manager / Leader

Options for the successful candidate to work with any age group based on experience and preference; the room lead role would be working within our 2-year-old room.

Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Early Years Practitioner:

Full or part-time working 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.

We are currently recruiting for a Room Leader and Nursery Practitioner for our beautiful nursery and preschool in the heart of Wimbledon with great transport links.

We are a nursery that believes our team makes our nursery, and we invest in all our staff so they can have a wonderful fulfilling career in childcare with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.

We are seeking individuals who can promote high-quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment, which offers wonderful opportunities for all ages of children from 3 months to 5 years.

We invest in our facilities and hardworking staff, offering:

• Competitive salaries
• A range of benefits, additional time off, training, perk box benefits package, paid lunch, staff outings, and much more!

Main responsibilities of the Nursery Early Years Practitioner:

- Level 2 or 3 qualified practitioners:

• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence, and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children's needs.
• Have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• Assist the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day-to-day high-quality childcare.

- Nursery Room Leader/Manager:

• The Room Manager must hold a full and relevant level 3 or above qualification in childcare.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day running of the 2-year-old room.
• Caring for children and maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment.
• Supervise staff.
• Implement new ideas and continually improve practice while supporting the management team in the nursery.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play, and be safe.
• Have previous experience working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent in childcare. (Level 3 or higher for Lead roles)
• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages.

We appreciate that it is important to get work-life balance right, and as such, we are happy to consider either full-time (over 4 or 5 days) or part-time hours, and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert, and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon!