Nursery Teacher

The Formative Few; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Formative Few is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for an independent, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Walthamstow.

You will work closely with children, parents and colleagues to provide high-quality care and early education. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, a salary of £27,000–£30,000 per year, five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding responsibilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children to support learning and development.
• Plan and deliver activities based on children's interests.
• Maintain learning records and observe progress.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Work as part of the nursery team and follow policies.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

The Formative Few is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner for an independent, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Walthamstow.

• Location: Walthamstow, London
• Salary: £27,000–£30,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Full-time (4 Days a Week)
• Holiday: Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

The role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work closely with children, parents and colleagues to provide high-quality care and early education. You will support children's individual needs, interests and stages of development while contributing to a positive and stimulating nursery environment.

Key responsibilities

• Engaging, playing and communicating with children to support their learning and development
• Planning and delivering activities based on children's individual interests and developmental needs
• Working in line with the EYFS and the nursery's policies and procedures
• Acting as a key person and building secure relationships with your key children
• Completing observations and maintaining accurate learning and development records
• Identifying appropriate next steps for children's learning
• Supporting children with personal care, toileting, mealtimes and daily routines
• Promoting children's independence and emotional wellbeing
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Developing positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Working effectively as part of the wider nursery team
• Helping to prepare, organise and maintain the nursery environment and resources
• Attending relevant training, staff meetings and occasional nursery events outside normal working hours
• Maintaining confidentiality and following all nursery policies and procedures

About you

The nursery is looking for someone who is caring, reliable and genuinely passionate about working with young children.

• A relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or nursery environment
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A proactive, flexible and dependable approach
• The confidence to support children's individual learning and care needs
• A willingness to undertake further training and professional development

Hours

This is a full-time, all-year-round position working 37.5 hours per week across a range of nursery shifts.

Salary and holiday

• Salary of £27,000–£30,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Four weeks of leave are taken during the nursery's planned closures:
  • The final two weeks of August
  • One week over Easter
  • Four working days between Christmas and New Year
• One further week can be arranged in consultation with the nursery management team

Safeguarding

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and confirmation of their right to work in the UK. Safeguarding knowledge and suitability to work with children will be explored during the interview process.