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Early Years Nursery Practitioner

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Orpington, BR6 9JUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

24 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

Bright Sparks Day Nursery + Pre-school, operated by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at Orpington Hospital, provides childcare for the chi...

The post holder will be responsible to the Nursery Manager for delivering full day care in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2025. You will also be accountable to the group supervisors for supporting children's learning and development through practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with all colleagues, support the key person system and take an active role in planning, reviewing, and developing children's individual learning journeys.

The role also involves engaging in ongoing professional development and promoting best practices that enhance outcomes for children and families. Along with all who work at the nursery you will take proactive responsibility for monitoring health and safety within the nursery, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, completing risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records.

If you are passionate about teaching early years and committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children, we would love to hear from you

To participate in the day to day operation and organisation of the nursery, and to assist in ensuring the smooth running of the nursery setting in accordance with agreed policy and procedures and to promote a good parent staff relationship.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Essential/Desirable

Essential

  • NNEB/BTEC in Childcare, Diploma or NVQ Level 3
  • Proven skills supporting children's development between the ages of 3 months and 5 years
  • Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Desirable: - First Aid course/Food Hygiene

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

14 September 2026

Last checked

14 September 2026

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About the employer

KCH
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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