Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – Ofsted "Outstanding" Nursery

Location: Twickenham Green, TW2

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Qualification & Experience)

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (30–40 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 52 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Join the Jack and Jill Family of Schools, a prestigious, family-run independent school group. We are seeking energetic and experienced Early Years Practitioners to join our "Outstanding" rated nursery on the edge of Twickenham Green.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a thriving educational community that includes Nursery, Pre-Prep, and Prep facilities. If you are passionate about providing an exciting curriculum and a premium learning environment for children aged 6 months to 4 years, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a key member of our practitioner team, you will:

• Deliver Excellence: Provide high-quality care and education, following our exciting and engaging curricula.
• Support Development: Foster a safe, fun, and stimulating environment that encourages children to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate: Work as part of a close-knit, supportive team within a family-owned setting that truly values its staff.
• Safeguard: Maintain the highest standards of child protection and welfare in line with school policies.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification is essential (Level 3 is highly preferred).
• Experience: Proven experience working with children aged 6 months to 4 years.
• Commitment: Ability to work between 30 and 40 hours per week, year-round (52 weeks).
• Vetting: Must be willing to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
• Energy: A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a genuine passion for early years education.

Why Join Jack and Jill?

• Outstanding Reputation: Work for a school group that is justifiably proud of its local standing and Ofsted rating.
• Beautiful Setting: Our nursery is located in a prime spot on Twickenham Green.
• Career Environment: Be part of a wider school family that supports children up to age 11, offering a unique professional perspective.

Pay: £27,500.00-£31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

• The role is full time (Monday to Friday) - all year round (so 52 weeks per annum).  Please confirm that you are able to do this.
• Please detail your experience of working with pupils aged 6 months to 4 years.
• Please specify the hours you are available between 0730 and 1800 Monday to Friday.

Language:

• English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Early Years Level 2 Qualification or above (required)

Work Location: In person