Senior Nursery Practitioner-£1000 Welcome Perk

Join Our Team as a Senior Early Years Practitioner. Bring your experience, support your team, and help growing humans thrive. At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing – little humans and big humans alike. As a Senior Early Years Practitioner at Tressillian Road, you’ll help children learn, explore, and discover while supporting colleagues to deliver thoughtful, high-quality care. You’ll find space to share your knowledge, develop your skills, and feel proud of the difference you make within a caring nursery community.

Why Join Our Team?

• Welcome Bonus: £1000 Welcome Bonus
• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £15.88 per hour / £33,030 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).

Hours: 40 hours Monday – Friday 8 hour shifts between 07:30 -18:00

Location: The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road, 71 Tressillian Road, Brockley, Lewisham, London, SE4 1YA

Where You’ll Be Working: The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road is set in a beautiful period property in the Victorian Suburb of Brockley. The nursery was fully refurbished in 2024 and offers five bright and spacious rooms divided by age group. All have been designed to focus on development through play and exploration, with first-class resources to support our children. Outside is a large outdoor space where children can play and explore activities, learning about sustainable growing practices and our environmental impact. Located on Tressillian Road within easy access from the A20 and near to Brockley and Lewisham Train Station. Parking is available outside for the team.

What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll bring thoughtful care and purposeful play to children’s days, while using your experience to guide colleagues and model good practice. Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to be themselves.
• Planning and delivering play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS and shaped around children’s interests and needs.
• Observing children’s development, keeping meaningful records, and using what you learn to support their next steps.
• Building trusting relationships with families, sharing achievements and listening to their knowledge of their child.
• Supporting everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and attention.
• Modelling high standards of safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and care.
• Guiding colleagues, apprentices, and volunteers, helping them build confidence and develop their practice.
• Supporting the Room Leader and Nursery Management Team to maintain consistent standards and help the nursery day run smoothly.
• Sharing ideas, welcoming feedback, and contributing to improvements in children’s experiences.

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a senior practitioner, that means taking responsibility for your practice, encouraging others, and working together to turn good ideas into positive experiences for children.

What We’re Looking For: You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role. You’ll also bring:

• Experience in an Early Years setting and the confidence to guide and support colleagues.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and relationships.
• A caring, observant approach that recognises each child’s individuality.
• The ability to lead by example and offer constructive, encouraging feedback.
• Confidence building positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
• Curiosity, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for your own development.

We’re looking for someone who notices when others need support, celebrates progress, and takes pride in helping both children and colleagues grow. Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.