Early Years Practitioner

ESSENDENE LODGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND NURSERY is looking for a Early Years Practitioner

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Full-Time) – Inspire Young Learners at Essendene Lodge Nursery!


Join Essendene Lodge Nursery in Caterham as a Nursery Practitioner. Rewarding role, great salary, benefits, and career development in a nurturing environment.


Location: Essendene Lodge Nursery – Caterham, CR3

Salary: Up to £30,051 per year (Depending on qualifications & experience)

Contract: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday


Nurture, Inspire, and Help Every Child Thrive


Join our warm and dedicated team at Essendene Lodge Nursery, where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 3 months to 5 years in a bright, engaging, and caring environment.


What We Offer:


  • Competitive salary with annual reviews
  • Discounted childcare fees
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Access to health and wellbeing support
  • Daily free lunches and staff discounts
  • A supportive, inclusive, and professional team culture


Your Role:


  • Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences
  • Track children’s progress and support their individual development
  • Build trusted relationships with parents and carers
  • Maintain high standards of safety, care, and cleanliness
  • Collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing environment


You’ll Need:


  • Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Experience in a nursery or early years setting
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
  • Safeguarding


Essendene Lodge School is 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).

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Caterham
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
03-04-2026
Profession type
Teaching / Instructors / Guides
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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