Early Years Practitioner (Level 2+)
Warlingham Park Nursery | Warlingham, Surrey (CR6)
Permanent | Year-Round | Full-Time or Part-Time (4-Day Week Available) | Up to £30,051 FTE (DOE)
Looking for a nursery where children flourish—and so can you?
At Warlingham Park Nursery, we believe the best early years experiences are created by passionate practitioners who inspire curiosity, encourage creativity and help every child feel happy, confident and valued.
We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly team. Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge or your next step in Early Years, you'll be joining a nursery where your ideas, experience and passion will be genuinely appreciated.
Located within the beautiful grounds of Warlingham Park School, our nursery provides a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years learn through play, exploration and discovery. With spacious outdoor areas and a strong focus on nature-based learning, children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning from the very beginning of their educational journey.
As part of the Inspired Learning Group, you'll enjoy the support of a wider family of schools and nurseries, with excellent opportunities for professional development, career progression and ongoing training.
What you'll be doing
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, stimulating and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.
You'll:
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child's individual interests, abilities and stage of development.
- Create a nurturing environment where children feel secure, valued and encouraged to explore the world around them.
- Make the most of the nursery's wonderful outdoor spaces, supporting children's curiosity, creativity and confidence through indoor and outdoor learning.
- Observe, assess and celebrate children's progress, using the EYFS framework to plan meaningful next steps in learning.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and carers, working together to support every child's development.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing, communication, independence and social development through warm, responsive interactions.
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments and learning records to celebrate children's achievements and support future planning.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care, education and professionalism.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and children's wellbeing remain central to everything you do.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A DfE-approved Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding.
- A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for helping children develop, learn and flourish.
Why join Warlingham Park Nursery?
We believe exceptional practitioners deserve an exceptional place to work.
We offer:
- Salary up to £30,051 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time or NEW part-time 4-day-per-week contracts.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discounted childcare.
- Free lunch during your working day.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Employee discounts across a range of brands and services.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across Inspired Learning Group.
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive team.
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful nursery with fantastic outdoor learning spaces.
Apply today and help give every child the very best start in life.
For more information, please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected].
Safeguarding Statement
Warlingham Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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Pay: Up to £30,051.00 per year
Work Location: In person
