Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitoner (Senior Key Teacher) Essential requirement: Level 3 + Childcare Qualified Full-Time | 4-Day Week Location: Clapham Junction Salary: £32,100 - £33,100 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 qualificationsProgression opportunities within the companyNew 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 rewardsMental health and wellbeing supportAnnual inset training days (fun & interactive)Team social events and celebrationsCompany pensionOngoing professional developmentLeadership development opportunitiesSupportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionalsInclusive and positive working environmentFirst 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 equivalentPrevious experience working within a nursery or early years settingRight to work in the UKAbility to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)Ability to provide referencesGood understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirementsSomeone passionate & enthusiastic about early years educationSomeone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleaguesA strong communicator with excellent teamwork skillsCommitted to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences Desirable:

Higher qualification in childcare or educationExperience 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!