Early Years Practitioner

Nursery: Collingwood Nursery, SM6

Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time

Salary: £25,440 - £28,600 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year

You will need a minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved).

This is a year-round nursery role and is  not  term-time only.

**About Us**

Collingwood Nursery provides high-quality early years education in a warm, nurturing environment in Wallington. Our dedicated staff guides children ages 3 months to 5 years through engaging, play-based activities that promote intellectual and social development.

**Benefits**

At Collingwood Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes:

• a competitive salary with annual reviews
• discounted childcare
• generous holiday allowance
• access to healthcare and wellness support
• a range of discounts across various brands and services.
• daily free lunches for all staff
• and more!

**Responsibilities**

Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years

Keep detailed records of children's progress and reflect on learning practices

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers

Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Provide support and collaborate with fellow nursery staff

**Requirements**

Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Collingwood Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).