Job Description

Note: we do not offer sponsorship visas

We are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a full-time basis (4 or 5 days a week) to join our Penge nursery.

A little bit about us

We are a small family run nursery group that has been operating for over 30 years. We currently have four nurseries, all of which are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and have a strong waitlist. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the company for many years.

What we can offer

A competitive salary with regular reviews Yearly and long-term service awards Performance rewards Generous holiday allowance, including a wellbeing day and day off for your birthday Free cooked lunch Free uniform An easily accessible nursery, close to local bus and train stations and the high street Potential to progress further in our chain Christmas closure Discounted childcare Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role Opportunities to train further e.g. Early Years Teacher, Leadership courses Helpful and supportive management team A friendly and supportive team Small number of key children.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role will be a Nursery Practitioner who has experience working with children in the early years, and loves to be creative and get messy. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude and the willingness for every child in your care to succeed. We are looking for someone who is qualified at Level 3 (early years) or above.

Previous experience of working in a nursery Passionate about working in the early years Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative Level 3 or above full and relevant early years qualification Committed to your role A fun, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of your room, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children Plan and implement engaging educational activities that promote early childhood development Work together with your team, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and well-being Maintain compliance with childcare regulations and standards to ensure high-quality care.
If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and covering letter in to us and we will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Ladybird Nurseries we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow a Safer Recruitment and Selection Process for all positions and successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment.

Nursery Practitioner

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,540.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

minimum Level 3 early years qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Expected start date: 10/08/2025