Senior Nursery Practitioner — Outdoor Learning & Growth

Willingcare; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing and healthcare programme

Benefits portal

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3+ to join our team in Lewisham. The role is 40 hours per week, all year round, paying £31,000 per year.

You’ll work within a refurbished setting with bright, age-specific rooms and a large outdoor garden, supporting children’s learning through play and exploration. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery or Early Years experience, and demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge, effective communication, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 3 Early Years or higher.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistently high-quality care and Early Years education.
• Creating experiences that encourage curiosity, imagination and independence.
• Supporting children's individual learning and developmental needs.
• Observing progress and planning meaningful next steps.
• Making full use of the nursery's age-specific rooms and free-flow garden.
• Encouraging outdoor learning through play, exploration and the nursery's growing areas.
• Building positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Safeguarding & child protection

Communication & teamwork

Creativity in learning environments

Engaging with children's interests

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3+ to join our team in Lewisham. The role is 40 hours per week, all year round, paying £31,000 per year.

You’ll work within a refurbished setting with bright, age-specific rooms and a large outdoor garden, supporting children’s learning through play and exploration. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery or Early Years experience, and demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge, effective communication, and a