Job Overview
- Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator
- Mill Hill, London (NW7 4RT – Mill Hill, Edgware)
- Full-Time | Monday to Friday
- Practitioner: £26,000 – £32,000 per year (depending on qualifications, experience, and performance)
- Manager: £32,000 – £40,000 per year (depending on qualifications, experience, and performance)
Join One of London’s Growing Early Years Groups
Mini Bees Childcare is seeking a passionate, experienced, and professional Nursery Practitioner to join our high-quality early years team in Mill Hill, Edgware.
We are looking for practitioners who genuinely understand child development, safeguarding responsibilities, and the importance of creating engaging learning experiences for children.
With over a decade of childcare excellence and multiple nursery settings across London, Mini Bees offers genuine long-term career progression, leadership opportunities, and a supportive professional environment for ambitious early years educators.
If you are warm, proactive, organised, and committed to delivering outstanding childcare, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience and capability
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing nursery group
- Supportive leadership and professional development culture
- Staff referral bonus scheme
- Discounted childcare for staff
- Performance recognition awards and incentives
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Friendly, professional, and well-resourced environment
- Opportunity to work within a respected and expanding nursery brand
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
- Act as a Key Person for a group of children, maintaining strong parent partnerships
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
- Support children’s emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and learning records
- Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are consistently upheld
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and professional environment
- Support daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, sleep routines, and outdoor learning
- Contribute positively towards Ofsted readiness and high operational standards
- Promote inclusive practice and positive behaviour management at all times
Essential Requirements
Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria below.
Essential:
- Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised by the DfE
- Minimum 1 year of recent nursery experience in the UK
- Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and child development
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Professional, reliable, and positive attitude
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Highly Desirable:
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Experience using Famly or similar nursery management systems
- Experience during Ofsted inspections
- SEN/EAL experience
- Leadership potential or Room Leader experience
Important Information
- Location: 563 Watford Way, Mill Hill, London NW7 4RT
- Full-time position
- Monday to Friday only
- No sponsorship available at present
- All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
