The Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, All year round.
Salary: £30,160
The Carshalton Day Nursery & Preschool is an Ofsted‑rated Good setting offering a warm, inspiring environment where children from birth to 5 years can explore, develop and thrive. Located within the beautiful grounds of Grove Park, situated close to the charming village pond and opposite a children's play area, our nursery provides a rich blend of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. With a fantastic outdoor space and access to Grove Park, children can connect with nature – whether it’s feeding ducks, building confidence through physical play or simply enjoying the open air. At Carshalton Day Nursery, we value strong partnerships with parents and are committed to providing exceptional care, education and support to help every child flourish. Just a 2‑minute walk from Carshalton High Street and 10 minutes from Carshalton Station, the setting allows for easy access and commuting for team and families alike.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This full‑time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The position is year‑round, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term‑time only.
Benefits
- £1,000 joining 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 birthday day 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
Responsibilities
- Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.
- Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities.
- Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all.
- Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
- Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential.
- Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
- Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – desirable.
- Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable.
- Disclosure and Barring Service certificate – required, with enhanced checks.
*Duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive; changes and other duties may be added.
Commitment to Safeguarding
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 post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
We provide equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Group.
Contact Details:
Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team
