Part-Time Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator


Company:	Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries
Salary:	£15,000 to £27,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	South Norwood, SE25 6AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

The Butterfly Patch is recruiting a qualified Part-Time Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator to join our friendly team in South Norwood, Croydon.

This position is for 2 or 3 FULL DAYS per week, working within our nursery's normal opening hours. We are looking for someone who can commit to full-day shifts rather than shorter hours spread across the week.

Salary: £30,000–£36,000 per year full-time equivalent (FTE), paid pro rata according to contracted hours, qualifications and experience. Higher salary rates may be available for EYT or QTS.

We welcome applications from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, experienced Nursery Nurses, Early Years Educators and graduates with EYT or QTS qualifications.

You will provide high-quality care and education, plan stimulating activities in line with the EYFS, support children's development and build positive relationships with families.

Benefits include 31 days' annual leave (pro rata), including your birthday off, overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x, 40–60% childcare discounts, private GP access, life insurance, wellbeing support, funded training and career progression.

This is a permanent, part-time position within a supportive, privately owned nursery group.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We welcome applications directly from candidates. No recruitment agencies.

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