Senior Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive nursery in Woking is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner to manage a room and step into a Deputy Room Leader role weekly. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, a passion for child development, and effective communication skills. This full-time position offers stability with guaranteed hours, a competitive salary of £13.45 per hour, and opportunities for professional growth within a nurturing environment. Join a team that values mentorship and education development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Supportive management team

Onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Team events

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner or Senior Practitioner.
• Confidence leading a room and supporting colleagues when required.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Room Leader in the daily running of the room.
• Acting as Deputy Room Leader every Thursday.
• Creating stimulating activities that promote development.
• Building warm relationships with children and colleagues.
• Ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Observing and recording children's progress.
• Contributing to the EYFS curriculum.
• Safeguarding children and following policies.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Nursery Practitioner / Deputy Room Leader Early Years Full-Time (40 hours) 13.4514.20

A warm supportive nursery in search of an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner.

Our client is looking for a caring and confident Senior Nursery Practitioner who can also step into the Deputy Room Leader role every Thursday. This position suits someone who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a busy early years environment, and is passionate about helping children learn and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional seeking added responsibility, consistent hours, and a nurturing setting in which to develop their skills.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of the EYFS safeguarding and child development
• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner or Senior Practitioner
• Confidence leading a room and supporting colleagues when required
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive inclusive approach and genuine passion for early years education
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a dynamic team

Why Join This Service

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week offering stability and work–life balance
• The chance to step into leadership weekly, ideal for career progression
• Supportive management team invested in staff development
• Onsite parking
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Team events

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Room Leader in the daily running of the room
• Acting as Deputy Room Leader every Thursday, leading the team and ensuring smooth, high‑quality practice
• Creating stimulating age‑appropriate activities that promote development
• Building warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress
• Contributing to planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Safeguarding children and following all policies and procedures
• Supporting and guiding Junior Practitioners and new team members

Reference: WILL190015 / JC