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Nursery Practitioner

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Posting date: 17 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: East Dulwich
Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1463561343

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Summary

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner– £29,900

Children move through bright, spacious rooms and dedicated gardens for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, following an exciting curriculum that supports learning, skill development and growing confidence. This Ofsted-rated Good nursery is well established locally, with a long-standing, consistent team. You’ll take responsibility for your key children ensuring that they feel safe and empowered.

Before You Apply

  • This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • You must have recent experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
  • This position is NOT suitable for unqualified

Key Job Details

  • Salary: £29,900 per annum
  • Full-time, permanent contract
  • Ofsted rated Good

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Spacious nursery with dedicated outdoor garden areas
  • Established team with good staff retention and stable leadership
  • Competitive annual leave entitlement
  • Birthday leave
  • Long service awards
  • Life insurance
  • Sector-leading training and development
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave

What You’ll Need

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Recent experience as a Nursery Practitioner in a similar setting
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development
  • Confidence working independently within a room

Desirable

  • Paediatric First Aid certification

What You’ll Do

  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
  • Take responsibility for a key group of children, monitoring development and progress
  • Maintain accurate learning records and observations
  • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Work closely with parents to provide clear updates and support transitions

What Happens After You Apply

Suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial telephone discussion. Shortlisted candidates will attend a face-to-face interview and nursery visit.

Reference: WILL179368/TL

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