Job title: Nursery Practitioner (Experienced and/or Level 2 CACHE/NVQ+ qualified)
Location: Abacus Ark Nurseries- Earlsfield (OPENING IN JANUARY 2025)
(2 Thornsett Road, London, SW18 4EL)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week over 4 days, with 3 days off per week)
Salary: £23,800 - £31,000 (depending on qualifications)
About Us: NEW SITE OPENING! Abacus Ark Nursery is a family-owned and operated nursery school devoted to the well-being and development of children. Our child-focused team is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care and education. Our nurseries offer a vibrant and welcoming environment where children feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join our new team and site at Earlsfield to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children! At Abacus, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.
Role Overview: As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for the daily care and development of children within one of our age groups, depending on your experience. You will design and implement daily routines in line with the EYFS and ensure a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Daily Routine & Planning: Design and implement daily routines in accordance with the EYFS, including bespoke planning for individual child needs.
· Safety & Risk Management: Review risk assessments and daily checklists to ensure a safe environment, manage permission forms, outside risk assessments, and allergy needs.
· Child Assessment: Conduct regular and accurate assessments of children's learning outcomes, comparing them to EYFS achievement standards and progress trackers.
· Parental Communication: Maintain continual feedback and communication with parents via our parent portal, face-to-face meetings, and parent information evenings.
· Team Support: Support senior management with day-to-day nursery tasks and assist junior team members in understanding their roles within the classroom.
· Team Motivation: Motivate and engage the team to create the best possible learning environment for children.
Benefits:
· Generous Holiday Allowance: 32 days (20 days holiday + 4 personal days + 8 bank holidays)
· Mental Health Support
· Health Shield Medical Cashback Scheme: Valued over £1,000
· Professional Training: Courses in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding Children, and Food Handling, with options for advanced training
· Online Training Platform: Access to Noodle Now for self-paced learning
· DBS Check: Paid for by the company
· On-the-Job Learning: Partnering with fully qualified and experienced teachers
· Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families.
Requirements:
· Ability to obtain a clear DBS check
· Provide details for three referees
· Experience in childcare and Level 2 or 3 CACHE/NVQ in childcare (or equivalent)
· Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
· Right to work in the United Kingdom
· A caring and patient attitude with a genuine passion for working with children
· Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.
· Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a childcare setting.
Work Schedule:
· Full-time: 40 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Friday)
· The nurseries operate 50 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Additional Benefits:
· Company events
· Company pension
How to Apply: If you are passionate about child development and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,800.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CJNP24