Early Years Educator
| Company: | Seahorse Nursery |
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| Salary: | £27,040 to £37,190 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SW19 8AQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Qualified L2, L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential)
THE ROLE: to get children ready for the world through play!
THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 3 to 5 days a week and year-round
Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis) and Earlsfield (SW17). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.
We are looking for an experienced Early Years Educator Qualified (L2, L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential). We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as Early Years Teachers, Early Years Practitioner and Nursery Nurses. Pay scales are higher for those with Early Years Teacher Status.
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Benefits & Perks
• Salary ranges from: £27,040 - £37,190 per year (based on qualifications and experience)
• 3 -5 workday a week available
• Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
• Refer a friend bonus
• Upfront DBS payment
• Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Referral programme
• Transport links
Day to day
• Prepare and complete activities based on children's stage of development and interests
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of activities
• Develop strong partnerships with parents/carers
• Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors
• Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Requirements:
• Early Years Educator (qualified – L2, L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential)
• Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education
• Positive attitude
• Available to work all year round
• Suitable references and DBS checks
You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by emailing recruitment@seahorsenursery.co.uk or by calling Tracey at 07392 531708.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.