Senior Nursery Practitioner

Marylebone Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Marylebone Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner for a role in Bermondsey. You will support the Room Leader, plan and deliver learning activities, and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.

The role is 34 hours per week (Mon-Thu 7:45am–3:00pm, Fri 7:45am–3:30pm). Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge and understanding of early years development.
• Experience leading nursery activities and mentoring junior staff.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader in leading the nursery team to provide outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Act as a Key Person and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure the environment remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Planning activities

Job description

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:45am – 3:00pm, Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm (34 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced childcare professional to join a dedicated team in Bermondsey as a Senior Nursery Practitioner. We are seeking a passionate individual to help provide high-quality care and education while supporting our room leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Room Leader in leading the nursery team to provide outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Planning and delivering activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Acting as a Key Person and confidently supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensuring the environment remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety standards.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children aged 2–5 in a nursery setting in the UK.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine love for working with children.
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).