Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Catford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner
£27,000–£30,800 per year | 40 Hours per Week (4 Days Considered) | Level 3 | Permanent
This Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery, set within beautiful surroundings, offers a warm and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, express their creativity, and develop a lifelong love of learning. With an enriching curriculum, engaging play experiences, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration, every day brings something new for both children and practitioners.
The nursery can offer a 40-hour contract, with the option to work this across 4 days, providing flexibility while still ensuring consistency for the children. Flexibility across the working week is essential.
What We're Looking For
Full and relevant
Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
Previous experience working within an early years setting.
Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
A warm, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Flexibility to work across the week when required.
What You'll Receive
£27,000–£30,800 per year
40-hour contract with the option to work across
4 days
Pension scheme
On-site parking
Benefits portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted childcare
Ongoing training and development
Bonus scheme
Opportunity to work within an
Outstanding nursery set in beautiful surroundings
Your Role
Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
Plan and support engaging activities that promote children's confidence, creativity, and development.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
Encourage outdoor exploration and child-led learning through enriching play experiences.
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice.
Work collaboratively with your team to provide exceptional early years education and care.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Reference: WILL248734/IG
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