Nursery Practitoner (Senior Key Teacher)

Essential requirement: Level 3 + Childcare Qualified

Full-Time 4-Day Week

Location: (Earlsfield, Clapham Junction, Maida Vale, Southfields New Site )

Salary:£ per year

Join a family run nursery where you're truly valued

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Key Teacher to join our growing team. If you're passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)
Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)
Training & Career Development - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications
Progression opportunities within the company
New site openings - further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with:

Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
Long service rewards
Mental health and wellbeing support
Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)
Team social events and celebrations
Company pension
Ongoing professional development
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
Inclusive and positive working environment
First aid and safeguarding training

As a Senior Key Teacher, you'll take the lead in your room, supporting children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands-on EYFS activities. You'll create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where children can thrive, while tracking their progress and celebrating their development.

You'll build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, support and guide your team, and work closely with leadership to keep standards high. You'll also play a key role in promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

What we're looking for:

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent
Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Right to work in the UK
Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
Ability to provide references
Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
Someone passionate & enthusiastic about early years education
Someone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleagues
A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences

Desirable:

Higher qualification in childcare or education
Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role

If you're ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we'd love to hear from you!

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