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Nursery Practitioner Wanted in Richmond, Mortlake, London Starting in April 2025 We are a small, friendly nursery in the heart of Richmond, Mortlake, seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team. If you have a love for working with children and are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, we’d love to hear from you! Role Requirements: Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent) Experience working in a nursery or childcare setting A passion for early childhood education and development A caring, energetic, and professional approach Ability to work as part of a team and build strong relationships with children and their families Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one) What We Offer: A supportive and welcoming team Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for career progression and professional development A fun, creative environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young children
Position: Flexible working -Bank cove SW17, SW18, SW19,SW20 Hours: BANK COVER STAFF NEEDED London Childcare Solutions Ltd are currently recruiting for a passionate team of qualified staff. What we will offer you: As a cover supply worker you can expect a competitive salary, excellent in house training and development and as well as a caring and passionate, fun and supportive place to work in. We will be here to support you at each stage and support with career progression within Early Years. Role and Responsibilities - The successful candidates must be able to: · demonstrate knowledge of the EYFS and promote learning through play. · Work with children aged 3months to 5years using the EYFS curriculum. · Ability to organise and plan activities based on the children's interests and next steps. · Work in an inclusive community setting helping every child to reach their full potential. · Work in partnership with parents to promote children’s learning and development. · · Work as part of the team to ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the demands of the area you are working within ie. Hygiene standards and room preparation · You will be responsible to ensure the children you care for are fully supervised and remain safe and well and you lead by example and drive the culture of Safeguarding Children · To provide support for your team and colleagues within the nursery that you are working in · To deliver high quality Early Childhood practice and experiences for all children in the nursery, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability, promoting emotional wellbeing by embedding the EYFS curriculum. · Ensure you are meeting Health and Safety standards by risk assessing all areas in the nursery and rooms that you will be base in and ensure the children are safe by removing any risks identified. · You must be highly motivated, driven, and willing to learn. · Support the nursery planning, observations, support with children’s record keeping and assessments. · Supporting with the child’s daily needs, interests, and stages of development · Maintain confidentiality and always remain professional Our ideal candidate: · Experience of working within children within Early Years · Full and relevant Level 1 or equivalent in childcare qualification · 12 hours paediatric first aid (Can be completed as part of agency induction programme) · Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (Can be completed as part of agency induction) This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references. · The successful candidates will be required to undertake relevant training that is needed for the role. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.30-£14.00 per hour Benefits: Childcare Discounted or free food On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Experience: childcare: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Ac1
Job Title: Nursery Manager Location: Growing Together Nursery, Leytonstone Reports to: Nursery Directors Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Based on experience About Us Growing Together Nursery is a welcoming and supportive environment where children thrive, and staff grow. We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to oversee our operations, ensuring exceptional care and early education for every child. Role Overview As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead the daily operations, manage staff, communicate with parents, and maintain compliance with all regulations. You’ll foster a nurturing environment, ensuring children’s individual needs are met while achieving educational goals. Key Responsibilities • Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, create rotas, and provide professional development. • Childcare & Education: Implement age-appropriate curriculum, monitor progress, and ensure all children’s needs are met. • Parent Relations: Build strong relationships with parents, resolve concerns, and encourage involvement. • Compliance: Ensure the nursery meets safeguarding, health, and safety standards. • Administration: Manage budgets, financial operations, and maintain accurate records. • Facility Management: Oversee premises and resources, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Skills & Qualifications • Degree or qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field. • 3-5 years’ childcare experience, including 2+ years in management. • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. • Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety. • First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain). Preferred Skills • Experience in budgeting and administration. • Knowledge of early years frameworks. • Multilingual abilities are a bonus. Benefits • Competitive salary. • Career progression and professional development opportunities. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • Regular working hours (Monday to Friday).
Early Childhood Lead Educator o To lead, support, supervise, and inspire the staff in their room to ensure best practices with children. o Liaise frequently with the wider management team within the setting to ensure the curriculum is being implemented to a high quality. o To ensure the learning environment is well-resourced and set up to reflect an enabling environment for children. o To support and work as part of a whole team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children. o Plan, provide, and support age-appropriate play opportunities in accordance with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care. o To support staff’s practice to ensure the best outcomes for children. o To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care is being met. o To be a key person to an allocated number of children. o To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress. o To ensure all record keeping for a given room is kept up to date, including children’s development records, daily records, risk assessments, and accident sheets (this will also be carried out by management). o To build and maintain positive relationships with children and their parents/carers. o To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures. o To ensure confidentiality is always adhered to. o To attend team meetings, settings meetings and training days. This also includes individual Continuous Professional Development training o To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate. o Hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times to ensure standards of health and safety and minimise risk. o To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the setting managerial team.
As a Nursery Manager , you will be responsible for leadership, management and daily operations in the nursery. This position involves managing personnel, upholding legal regulations, providing the best possible care and education for the children, and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. Also, you will work closely with staff, carers, and parents to ensure development and well-being of children. Duties - Operational Management: Oversee daily operations of the nursery. This involves planning schedules, and organising resources - Leadership and Team Management: You will be responsible for training, supervising, and motivating members of staff, ensuring they are efficient in their respective roles - Ensure there is a high standard of physical, emotional and intellectual care for the children - Parental Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents and carers, and keep them informed of progress or any concerns - Maintain a clean and safe environment by carrying out frequent risk assessments and making sure that safety and health regulations are followed. - Stay updated on best practices in early childhood education and childcare.