Early Years Practitioner

Nursery: Westbury House Nursery, KT3

Position(s): Early Years Practitioner, Job Share (2 days/3 days split)

Salary: £25,440 - 25,970 per annum FTE (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Part-time positions available:

• Option 1: 2 days per week (16 hours), 8am to 6pm
• Option 2: 3 days per week (24 hours), 8am to 6pm

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**

Westbury House Nursery is a prestigious co-educational independent school in New Malden, providing an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-4. We foster a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive academically and develop into well-rounded individuals. Excellent opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, close-knit community that values each child's unique talents and potential.

**Benefits**

At Westbury House Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. In addition to this flexible working through job share arrangement and set working days for better work life balance, 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

Ensure effective handover communication with job share partner

Maintain consistent approach to children's learning and development across shared days

**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

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a job share arrangement

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.

Westbury House 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).