Job Title: Home from Home Senior Key Teacher (under 18months) (Level 3+ Qualified only)
Full-Time | 4-Day Week
Location: Southfields (new setting SW18 – close to station)
Full-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days
Salary: £32,100–£34,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
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, working. If you’re passionate about babies and 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 (24 days holidays + 8 Bank Holidays)
- 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 qualifications
- Progression opportunities within the company
- New 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 rewards
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)
- Team social events and celebrations
- Company pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
- Inclusive and positive working environment
- First aid and safeguarding training
As a Senior Key Teacher, you’ll take the lead in the ‘Home from Home’ room, supporting children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands-on activities. You will provide a safe, welcoming ‘home from home’ feel, 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 guiding them through the settling in process, 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 equivalent
- Previous experience working within a baby room
- Right to work in the UK before employment commences.
- Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
- Ability to provide references
- Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
- Someone passionate & enthusiastic about baby sensory, messy play & caregiving
- Someone organised, proactive and confident in settling children and leading a room
- A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
- Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences
Desirable:
- Higher qualification in childcare or education
- Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role
Abacus Ark Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and safer recruitment procedures.
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!
Company Overview
We strive in everything we do:
- To provide each child with a unique and safe experience tailored and delivered to their individual needs.
- To provide each parent with an experience which is underpinned by two-way communication and expert support.
- To provide each practitioner with an experience underpinned by development opportunities, wellbeing and personal satisfaction.
Abacus Ark Values
These underpin everything we do:
- Partnership – Effective and positive Partnership is seeking to ensure the group as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
- Awareness – Show concern and be well informed of situations or developments that are relevant to your role.
- Creativity – A mind open to possibilities.
- Thrive – Ambition for growth and development
Apply now for further information.
Senior Baby Room Practitioner – Home from Home Teacher employer: Abacus Ark
Abacus Ark Nurseries is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a supportive work culture, generous time off, and competitive salaries, employees are encouraged to grow within their roles while making a meaningful impact on children's lives in vibrant locations like Wandsworth and Clapham Junction.
