Early Years Practitioner - Fruitful Childcare Limited. - South Croydon

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Chef to provide nutritious, balanced, and high-quality meals for young children. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children’s health and development by preparing meals that meet dietary requirements while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

We’re looking for caring and passionate Level 2 & Level 3 Practitioners to join our team at Little Nest Nursery. Full-time and part-time roles available Nursery opening hours: 7:30am – 6:30pm (flexible shifts) About the role: • Supporting children’s learning and development, • Creating a safe and nurturing environment, • Building strong relationships with children and parents, • Planning fun and engaging activities What we’re looking for: • Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, • Passion for working with children, • Friendly, reliable and able to work as part of a team What we offer: • Supportive and welcoming team, • Opportunity to grow with a new nursery, • Training and development opportunities Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

An amazing opportunity is available to manage and lead our team at our brand new nursery in West Wickham, due to open in Spring 2026. This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Manager in developing your management and leadership career and practice, whilst having an experienced nursery and office team to support you. No occupancy/waiting-list/fees-stress – that’s with our Admin Team is for! We will also consider experienced Deputy Manager's looking for the 'next step' in their career. You are responsible for managing/overseeing; · Children · Teams · Parents and · EYFS and extra curricula activities You will report directly to the Senior Management Team and Owners. This is a busy, hands-on management and leadership role. Cuddly Bear Day Care is a successful, family-run, caring nursery with 2 venues in Sydenham, and our new nursery in West Wickham; our Owners are hands on and fully involved on a daily basis. Your input will be valued in our successful, growing, nursery business. About you: Your qualities and skills will include; · care and kindness · a growth mindset - takes on learning, challenges and thrives! · office skills including IT (I connect system) · a passionate advocate of children in early years · team focused · knowledge of HR practice – to support your teams · excellent EYFS practice · creative mind and positive energy To be the successful applicant, you must: · Have exceptional leadership abilities and the ability to inspire your team · Understand the importance of employee engagement and the impact of a positive workplace culture · Have excellent knowledge and understanding EYFS and statutory welfare requirements · Have an approachable manner and be able to build positive relationships · Have high standards of customer service · To be child centred and to make sure that children come first in all decisions · Hold a relevant Early Years/childcare qualification, Level 3 or higher. · Have experience as a safeguarding lead in previous roles and understand the importance of this role.

Level 3 Childcare Practitioner – Small, Supportive Nursery – Rare Vacancy We are looking for a passionate Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to join our warm, close-knit nursery team. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, well-established setting where staff genuinely enjoy coming to work. In the past 10 years, we’ve only had a couple of vacancies — our team stay because they feel valued and supported. We are a cosy, homely nursery caring for small groups: • 8 children (1–2 room), • 8 toddlers, • Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential), • Nursery experience, • Good knowledge of the EYFS, • Strong communication skills, • A positive, proactive attitude, • Create a safe, nurturing environment, • Plan engaging EYFS-based activities, • Support children’s development and learning, • Build strong partnerships with parents, • Maintain high safeguarding and health & safety standards, • Additional leave, • Sick pay, • Childcare support, • Flexitime, • Free & on-site parking, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee mentoring programme, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Paid volunteer time, • Company events, • Discounted or free food