Job Description
Nursery Practitioner (Full-Time) – Inspire Young Learners at Essendene Lodge Nursery!
Join Essendene Lodge Nursery in Caterham as a Nursery Practitioner. Rewarding role, great salary, benefits, and career development in a nurturing environment.
Location: Essendene Lodge Nursery – Caterham, CR3
Salary: Up to £30,051 per year (Depending on qualifications & experience)
Contract: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday
Nurture, Inspire, and Help Every Child Thrive
Join our warm and dedicated team at Essendene Lodge Nursery, where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 3 months to 5 years in a bright, engaging, and caring environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with annual reviews
Discounted childcare fees
Generous holiday allowance
Access to health and wellbeing support
Daily free lunches and staff discounts
A supportive, inclusive, and professional team culture
Your Role:
Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences
Track children’s progress and support their individual development
Build trusted relationships with parents and carers
Maintain high standards of safety, care, and cleanliness
Collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing environment
You’ll Need:
Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)
Experience in a nursery or early years setting
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
Safeguarding
Essendene Lodge School 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).