Nursery Practitioner

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Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader
Location: E11
Salary: from £13.56 per hour (£28,197 per annum)
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota between 8:00–18:00)

About the Role
Revive Education are recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery setting looking for a confident Level 3 Early Years Practitioner or aspiring Room Leader to join their baby room team.

The setting has two baby rooms, each with a maximum of 9 babies and supported by 3 staff members, creating a well-staffed and structured environment. This role would suit someone with a strong understanding of baby development who is ready to take on more responsibility or already has experience leading within a room.

About the Setting
The nursery has 58 children on roll and offers a welcoming, well-resourced environment, including a spacious outdoor garden. Parts of the nursery are currently being refurbished, with further improvements planned through to December 2026.

You’ll be joining a stable team led by a supportive Nursery Manager who has been with the setting for over 5 years, alongside access to additional bank staff support.

Key Responsibilities

* Support or lead practice within the baby room, ensuring high-quality care and education

* Plan and implement the EYFS curriculum in line with children’s developmental needs

* Monitor and track children’s progress, identifying and addressing any concerns

* Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe environment at all times

* Build strong relationships with parents and confidently manage day-to-day communication

* Support team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment

Requirements

* Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum)

* Good understanding of baby development and the EYFS

* Experience working within a nursery setting (leadership experience beneficial)

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

* Confident using IT systems such as Teams and SharePoint

* Able to manage parent queries and handle conflict professionally

Working Pattern

* 40 hours per week on a rota basis

* Shifts include: 8:00–17:00, 8:30–17:30, 9:00–18:00

* Occasional early shift: 7:30–16:30

Benefits

* 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years)

* Private healthcare (including dental, optical and mental health support)

* On-site parking

* Supportive and long-standing management team

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