Nursery Practitioner

We are situated a short 5 min. walk away from Bellingham Station with it’s links into the City, North London and Victoria. We have bike racks on our premises and parking in the surrounding streets is free.

The Kindergartens are open for 44 weeks a year. We are closed in August, and two weeks over Christmas and Easter. We are open during half terms.

Early Years Educator, permanent role

• Branch Bellingham Green: 15b Bellingham Green, SE6 3HQ
• Salary: £25.000 - £28.000, depending on qualification and experience
• Responsible to:
  Manager
• Responsible for:
  Pre-school children
• Purpose of the job:
  To provide safe, high quality care and education for pre-school children from 2 – 5 years

• Diploma in Pre-School Practice, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent education
• At least 2 years’ experience in working in a nursery with children aged 0-5
• Sound understanding of children’s development from 0-5 years and good understanding of children's needs
• Ability to contribute to the nursery curriculum
• Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity
• Ability to write clear reports in English
• Good IT skills (word, excel, nursery system, eMail system)
• Good mental and physical health
• Ability to carry children, equipment and resources
• Must not carry any previous criminal convictions in the context of child care

• 36-hour working work from Mondays to Thursdays
• 8 weeks holiday per year
• Very competitive salary
• Very attractive benefit scheme