Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Position: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £27,996.80

Welcome Bonus: £1,000

Located on Perry Hill in Catford, The Dulwich Day Nursery & Preschool is a warm, home-from-home environment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn. With convenient bus links from Catford and Catford Bridge Stations and street parking available right outside, we are easily accessible for local families.

Our bright, open-space rooms create a calm and welcoming setting for children to explore a wide range of purposeful activities that nurture independence and creativity. Outside, our spacious garden offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery in the fresh air. Our dedicated team builds strong, trusting relationships with each child and family, helping every little one feel confident, valued, and part of our nurturing community.

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, delivering a high standard of professional care and education in a safe and secure environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan a stimulating range of early years activities that support each child’s unique learning and development needs.
• Engage as a professional team member, exhibiting a flexible attitude and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
• Enhance the overall daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.