Nursery Practitioner

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 01/06/2026

Job Information

Education / Training

City Penge

Province Bromley

Postal Code SE20

Job Description 6-month contract with a local authority Summary

• Join our nursery team on a 6-month contract with a local authority to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children to reach their full potential. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality early years care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities in line with EYFS to support children's development across all learning areas.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs and development are supported.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, maintaining accurate learning journals.
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers to support children's development both in nursery and at home.
• Ensure a safe environment through regular risk assessments and adherence to health & safety procedures.
• Promote inclusive practice, ensuring equality, diversity, and individual needs are respected.
• Maintain daily routines while adapting to the individual needs of each child.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working in an early years or nursery setting.
• Experience of planning and delivering activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Experience observing and assessing children's development.
• Experience working in partnership with parents and carers.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent).
• Good standard of education, including English and Maths.
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS required.
• Location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD, United Kingdom.
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 5th June 2026, apply ASAP.