Early Starters

***Nursery Practioners*** Do you love working with Children? We are looking for passionate and committed qualified Nursery practitioners who enjoy working as a part of a team and will enjoy inspiring and developing children. ​ ​You will be empowered to contribute towards the planning of a fun and balanced creative curriculum that excites and engages our children based on their interests and next steps. You will also be required to track the learning and development of your key children. ​ In return we offer some of the best pay and working conditions in London. We also offer additional training, a bespoke career development pathway and full in room support from our wonderful senior management team. Great benefits and a fun working enviorment!

Job description *Seeking Exceptional Childcare Professionals Only. Candidates must have at least an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare to apply. Unqualified Applicants will not be considered.* Are you passionate about making a positive impact through working with children? Abacus Nursery School, a warm and family-operated network of nursery schools dedicated to delivering top-tier childcare for over three decades, is currently looking for skilled and compassionate childcare practitioners to join our welcoming team. Our nursery schools boast a cohesive group of experienced and certified professionals committed to providing excellent care for children aged 6 months to 4 years. We offer a variety of flexible shifts, coupled with training programs and potential leadership roles, enabling you to collaborate with the future leaders on your own terms. At Abacus Nursery School, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training within a comfortable and nurturing environment. Our staff enjoys various incentives, including monthly wellbeing days, over 32 days of holiday, and performance-related cash bonuses of up to £1000.00 annually. Ideal candidates should possess some experience in a nursery setting or working with children. Additionally, a requirement includes providing at least 2 references and undergoing a DBS check. Join us in creating a rewarding and fulfilling childcare environment! Please note: Only candidates with at least a NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification will be considered for these positions.

Looking for A L3 educated experienced Nursery Manager. Please get in touch for a great oppurtunity.

Purpose of the Job: To provide safe, high-quality education and care for nursery children, with a focus on play-based learning both indoors and outdoors, and to offer one-to-one support for children with additional needs. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Implement the nursery's responsibilities according to the SEND Code of Practice, ensuring daily practices align with these guidelines. Early identification and support of children with SEND, following the graduated approach and implementing strategies to improve outcomes. Ensure all practitioners understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting's approach to identifying and meeting SEN. Advise and support colleagues, ensuring parents are closely involved and their insights inform actions taken. Liaise with external professionals or agencies, incorporating their advice into setting planning. Arrange and facilitate parent discussion sessions where a child requires additional support to reach developmental milestones. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner, organize and/or attend professional/parental meetings, including SEND Support planning meetings and transition meetings. Pursue continuous professional development through training and encourage staff to attend appropriate sessions. Stay updated on changes to legislation regarding SEND. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children by following principles of safeguarding. Provide high-quality care and education in consultation with parents/carers, SENCO, and other agencies, ensuring each child's cognitive, social, and emotional needs are met. Maintain a safe nursery environment with high hygiene standards and implement safety procedures. Promote positive behaviour and support children's personal, social, and emotional development. Foster children's growth, self-esteem, and independence. Plan and deliver focused learning opportunities for individual children, working with key workers to discuss individual needs. Participate in outings and trips, supporting the nursery team in providing access to all areas of the curriculum. Maintain confidential files, reports, and developmental records for assessment purposes. Maintain communication with parents/carers to ensure their involvement in the nursery and encourage active participation in their child's learning. Support parents in accessing available services. Participate in supervision, appraisal, training, and relevant meetings. To ensure that all EYFS welfare requirements are met.

We are seeking a Live-in sole charge Nanny for three kids:- 4months baby boy, 4yrs boy and 6yrs girl. **Family of 5 based in Finchley, North London. Excellent location with easy access to London transport. ** Start end of August early September (the current nanny is leaving in August to return to her native country, Australia) **The contracted days and hours will be Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm with 1 x babysit during the weekdays. **Both parents are working (mum is a lawyer and dad works in property industry). They are a Jewish family, easy going, welcoming organised family home. **The daily routine overview:- in a team with the parents., get the kids up, breakfast and drive the older two to school. Daily routine for the baby - naps, feed times and stimulate with outdoor and indoor activities to support social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. When baby is napping, cook kids meals and baby nursery duties. Afterschool routine of collecting the kids, take to activities, park and library trips. School holidays will be travelling with the family to South of France or doing fun days out in London. **What we are looking for. You must hold the following key requirements:- - 3 years of professional childcare/nanny experience working with multiple kids aged from 6months++ - fluent English if not native - driving licence with experience driving in London and with children - mature, responsible with a loving, kind and warm-friendly character - fun, happy to sing nursery rhymes, enjoy reading kids stories, hands-on with play, happy to get messy and play football etc. - checkable references - happy to travel **Package offered. Salary from £35k per annum and DOE we are open to negotiate Accommodation on the top floor of the family home with comfortable bedroom and own bathroom Employment contract with your statutory rights of 28days paid holidays etc. If you are interested and would like to explore this lovely opportunity , start with replying with your CV, and advise when it is best to call you. Look forward to hearing from you. Nanny Smart (est. since 2004)

Nursery Manager to oversee a nursery in London Borough of Haringey. Come and join a small family run nursery!! Our client provides children aged from 3 months to 5 years old with educational and fun learning and development activities. Our client offers both full and part time day care, catering to individual requirements. We are recruiting a very experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operation of our client’s nursery working with a motivated and experienced team. Do you have a passion for early childhood education? Do you have strong leadership skills? Proven experience in childcare or nursery management. Can you communicate effectively with parents, staff, and children? Can you provide leadership and guidance to nursery staff? Do you have the experience in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children in the nursery. Can you drive the overall success of the nursery by managing staff, programs, and resources effectively? Have you got experience in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities for children? IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED “YES” THEN WHY DON’T YOU APPLY TODAY. Is it time for a new challenge? Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred. Proven experience in childcare or nursery management. Strong communication skills in English. Ability to lead and motivate a team. Knowledge of nursery best practices and regulations. Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Nursery: 4 years (preferred) Nursery experience: 4 years (preferred) Childcare: 4 years (preferred) Management: 2 years (preferred) What we offer · £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year · Mon to Fri · Health & wellbeing programme · On-site parking · Driving Licence (preferred) but not essential