Job Description
Nursery: Park Hill Preparatory School & Nursery
Position: Early Years Practitioner, Full-Time
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Kingston upon Thames, London
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We are looking for a qualified and experienced childcare professional to join our Early Years Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager from the beginning of the January term. Park Hill is located in Kingston, near to transport links and with easy access to London.
What We Offer
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 25% for first child
Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service
DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
Refer a Friend Bonus of £750
Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Free lunch provided daily for all staff! *
Working at our Nursery
At Park Hill, we believe that early education sets the foundation for lifelong learning. With a strong emphasis on nurturing creativity, curiosity, and character, our school is a place where children thrive in a warm and stimulating environment. We are searching for a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager who shares our passion for holistic education and is eager to contribute to our vibrant community.
· Capacity: 54 Places
· Rooms: First Steps (2 to 3 years), Second Steps (3 to 5 years)
· Opening Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
About the Role
Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Keep a record of children’s progress and reflect on learning practices.
Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Provide support to fellow nursery staff and foster collaboration.
About You
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.
If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!
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.
Park Hill Preparatory School & 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).