Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator | 4-Day Week

CV-LibraryWandsworth, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 6 July 2026
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Location: Balham, Wandsworth, SW12 (Greater London)

* Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (DOE)

* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

* Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (4 days per week)

* Benefits: 3 days off weekly, free chef-cooked meals, birthday voucher

* Start Date: ASAP

Marylebone Services is hiring two dedicated Nursery Practitioners for a fantastic, high-quality nursery in Balham (SW12). You will work directly under a nursery owner who is also an Ofsted Inspector, offering you unmatched professional development and mentorship.

Outstanding Benefits

* Work your full-time hours over just 4 days.

* Lunch and afternoon tea prepared by an on-site chef.

* £50 Birthday voucher and NEST pension scheme.

* Full 1-hour lunch break every working day.

* Full statutory holiday entitlement.

* Access to top-tier, inspector-led training.

The Room & Your Responsibilities

You will be based in a cosy, intimate Under 2s room catering to a maximum of 6 children with an excellent 1:3 staff-to-child ratio.

* Track observations and update developmental profiles.

* Create stimulating, fun play experiences.

* Manage routines including feeding, changing, and nap times.

* Build warm, trusting relationships with parents.

* Maintain strict health, safety, and hygiene standards.

What We Are Looking For

* Qualifications: Valid UK Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.

* Experience: Proven experience working with babies/children under 2 in a UK nursery.

* Traits: Warm, patient, emotionally resilient, and eager to learn.

* Skills: Strong organisation, punctuality, and a positive attitude.

* Compliance: Must hold or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

* Right to Work: Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you want to thrive in a supportive, premium early years setting, click Apply Now

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