Job Description
Early Years Practitioner
Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
Start date: 6th July 2026
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week – All year round
Salary: £26,712 to £27,825 per year depending on experience
Collingwood Preparatory School and Nursery
Springfield Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0BD
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful nursery team. This is a full time, fixed term position working 40 hours per week in our year round nursery. Please note that this role is not term time only and runs across the full calendar year.
Collingwood Preparatory School and Nursery based in Wallington, South West London is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years to 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.
About the role
To succeed, you will need:
• NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education, Early Years Care and Education, or similar qualifications such as NNEB certificate and Diploma.
• Knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures and ideally hold a Paediatric first aid qualification.
• Practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities is also essential, monitoring progress and planning educational games and activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day.
• We would also like to hear from you if have the experience to co-ordinate specialist areas, such as SENCO, literacy or numeracy skills.
• Confidence in your ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children
• To be committed to the protection and safeguarding of children too.
• Use your initiative; be able to adapt in the moment; be able to prioritise and value and respect the views and needs of children.
The Benefits
At Collingwood School as an Early Years Practitioner, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our school grows.
As part of the Inspired Learning Group, you will also benefit from;
• Competitive Salary, with annual reviews
• Childcare fee discount
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
• Above all, you will benefit from being part of a fun, supportive and creative team.
For an informal conversation please call Danni on 07703975748
To APPLY please click the link and complete our application form https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001147
Collingwood School is totally 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).