Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Collingwood Preparatory School and Nursery

Springfield Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0BD

Salary: Up to 30,051 per year depending on experience

Contract type: Full time Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Start date: January 2026

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our wonderful nursery.

Collingwood Preparatory School and Nursery based in Wallington, South West London is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years to 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepare pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.

This is a permanent position to work in our Year round Nursery. The role is 40 hours per week. This position is All year round and not term time only.

To join us, you will need to be passionate about teaching and children's learning and want to develop your professional skills too.

About the role

To succeed, you will need

NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education, Early Years Care and Education, or similar qualifications such as NNEB certificate and Diploma.

knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures and ideally hold a Paediatric first aid qualification.

Practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities is also essential, monitoring progress and planning educational games and activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day.

We would also like to hear from you if have the experience to co-ordinate specialist areas, such as SENCO, literacy or numeracy skills.

Confidence in your ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children

To be committed to the protection and safeguarding of children too.

What's more, you work well under pressure and on your own initiative, are great at prioritising and value and respect the views and needs of children.

The Benefits

At Collingwood School as an Early Years Practitioner you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our school grows.

As part of the Inspired Learning Group you will also benefit from;

Competitive Salary, with annual reviews

Childcare fee discount

28 days Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service

Pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme up to 750

Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan

Employee Assistance Programme.

Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

Above all, you will benefit from being part of a fun, supportive and creative team.

Please apply ASAP.

For an informal conversation please call Tom on 07706 323847 or The Headteacher on 0208 647 4607

Collingwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 30,051.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (required)
Work Location: In person