Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Unqualified) – 4 Day Week Available!
- Salary: Up to £31,185 per annum DOE (FTE – pro rata for part-time hours)
- Hours: Flexible schedules available within our 7am – 7pm opening window (Mon–Fri)
- Location: Wimbledon, SW19 (Excellent local transport links)
- Role Type: Permanent, Year-Round
What We Offer You
- Work-Life Balance: Optional 4-day working week.
- Financial Perks: Competitive pay, annual salary reviews, and discounted childcare.
- Daily Savings: Free nutritious lunch provided every day.
- Time Off: Generous annual holiday allowance.
- Wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support packages.
- Environment: A friendly, inclusive, and deeply supportive team culture.
What You Will Do
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Observe, track, and document children’s individual developmental milestones.
- Build strong, trusted partnerships with parents and families.
- Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and stimulating nursery environment.
What You Need
- Qualification: Level 2 or higher DfE-approved Early Years qualification is preferred.
- Alternative Route: Unqualified applicants are actively encouraged if you have prior nursery or childcare experience and a passion to learn!
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of the EYFS curriculum and safeguarding protocols.
- Traits: A caring, positive, enthusiastic approach to early childhood education.
Apply Here!
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001351
Safeguarding
The Orchard Day Nursery Wimbledon 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.
INDHP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £31,185.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 (or above) Early Years qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
