Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joining Careers Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free uniform

DBS update service

Job summary

Joining Careers Education is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner for our nurseries in Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner in Greater London. You will join a warm, supportive team, with in‑house training and opportunities for further qualifications.

The role is full time, 40 hours per week, typically 7:30am–6pm. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 in Childcare, have extensive EYFS knowledge, and experience with children under 5.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare is essential.
• Experience in a nursery with children under 5.
• Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
• Creating an environment suitable for the age and stage of the children.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
• Observing, assessing and planning for the children’s individual needs and development.
• Keeping up to date with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Senior Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about Early Years? Are you a qualified practitioner looking for a new role? We are recruiting for Senior Nursery Practitioners to join our warm and friendly nurseries in Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner.

About Us

We are deeply passionate about our ethos and offer in‑house training, as well as supporting staff to complete further courses to grow their knowledge. The children here are high achievers and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about teaching and committed to making the learning environment fun and engaging for every child. Our settings are very accessible via public transport, with bus stops right outside and around a 7‑8 minute walk from the stations on the Met Line. This role is full time, 40 hours per week – working between the hours of 7:30am‑6pm.

• We first opened our Northwood branch in July 2018 and have expanded the nursery twice since opening.
• We opened our second branch in Eastcote in June 2023.
• We are opening our third branch in Pinner very soon!
• We are really passionate about the Montessori ethos and we provide in‑house training as well as supporting staff to complete courses to further their knowledge.
• There is plenty of room for career progression and we are very focused on upskilling our staff team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual review
• 28 days holiday per year including closure days at Easter and Christmas
• One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
• One day’s extra holiday on your birthday each year.
• Regular employee recognition award
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Three paid staff training days per year
• In‑house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Complimentary team building activities
• Staff childcare discount
• Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay £16 each year for the Update Service.

A Day as a Senior Nursery Practitioner

• Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
• Creating an environment suitable for the age and stage of the children.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
• Observing, assessing and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and creating opportunities for children to progress.
• Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensuring that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
• Becoming familiarised with the nursery’s policies and procedures and working within these.
• Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
• Supporting the Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in the classroom.

What We Would Ask From You

• A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare is essential.
• Previous experience of working in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
• An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.