Job Description
Early Years Practitioner (Full-Time)
Collingwood Nursery, SM6
Salary: £25,440 - £28,600 (dependent on qualifications/experience)
Hours: 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 51 weeks/year (year-round role)
About Us
Collingwood Nursery offers high-quality early years education in Wallington for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our team supports learning through engaging, play-based activities in a nurturing, warm environment.
Benefits
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Discounted childcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare & wellness support
• Daily free lunches for staff
• Discounts on brands & services
Responsibilities
• Plan & implement activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years
• Track and document children’s progress
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards
• Collaborate with nursery team members
Requirements
• Full & Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years Qualification
• Experience in early years (e.g., Nursery Nurse/Assistant)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding & Child Protection
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).