Job Description
Nursery Practitioner – Baby Room
Do you have a passion for nurturing and developing infants?
While prior baby room experience is highly desirable, it is not strictly essential—if you are a qualified practitioner who loves working with the under-2s, we want to hear from you!
Additionally, if you do not hold a qualification but have nursery experience, we encourage you to apply! Opportunities for Apprenticeships to gain your qualification are available!
Quick Details
Salary: Up to £31,185 per year (DOE, Full-Time Equivalent)
Hours: Full-time, permanent, year-round (Nursery open 7:30am–6pm, Mon–Fri)
Schedule: 5 days (4-day shift patterns can be discussed)
Location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey (KT2)
What We Offer You
Competitive pay + annual salary reviews
Free lunch provided daily
Heavily discounted childcare options
Generous annual holiday allowance
Comprehensive health & well-being support
Ongoing professional training and career progression
Key Responsibilities
Create safe, stimulating, and sensory-rich activities for infants
Deliver high-quality care, tracking developmental milestones under the EYFS
Build strong, reassuring relationships with parents and families
Maintain impeccable safety, hygiene, and safeguarding standards
What You Need to Apply
Full & relevant Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE-approved) is desirable but not essential
Previous nursery or childcare experience (baby room experience is a plus!)
Strong understanding of infant care, EYFS, and safeguarding
A gentle, caring, positive, and collaborative approach
Apply Here!
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001367
Safeguarding
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston (formerly Park Hill 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).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.