Nursery Practitioner
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Southwark, London |
| Area | South East London, UK |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £24000 - £32000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | KS/68YHVGY_1750082528 |
| Job Views | 15 |
- Description
Nursery Practitioner - Private Nursery in Elephant & Castle (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Location: Elephant & Castle, London
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-Time (5 days preferred) or Part-Time (minimum 3 days per week)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Veritas Education is currently working on behalf of a well-regarded private nursery located in the heart of Elephant & Castle. This friendly, purpose-led setting provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years and is looking to welcome a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to their team.
About the Nursery
The nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and is thoughtfully divided into age-appropriate rooms:
Baby Room (3 to 18 months)
Toddler Room (18 months to 3 years)
Preschool Room (3 to 5 years)
It offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children can explore, develop, and thrive through a play-based approach aligned with the EYFS framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children across one or more rooms
- Deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
- Contribute to planning, observations, and assessments
- Foster strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating learning environment
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are always followed
Requirements
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 in a nursery or early years setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS and child development
- Professional, caring, and reliable attitude
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Working Pattern
- Full-time: Monday to Friday
- Part-time: Minimum of 3 days per week (days negotiable)
How to Apply
If you are passionate about early years education and are looking for a supportive nursery environment to grow in, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV or contact Veritas Education on 02030266150 for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
