Job Description:

Location: Notting Hill, W11 (West London)
Salary: £26,500 – £29,000/year (Negotiable and can exceed £29,000 for candidates with 3+ years of experience OR Montessori training, alongside strong EYFS and Ofsted knowledge)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Enjoy a 4-day compressed working week!)
Working Pattern: 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (Get a regular day off each week!)
Lunch Break: 1-hour fully paid lunch break daily
Start Date: End of August / 1st September (Interviews and hiring process happening ASAP)

Why Join?

Join a setting known for its exceptionally kind, lovely, and welcoming team. Our client operates with a strong well-being culture, ensuring you feel valued, supported, and happy at work every single day.

Benefits That Matter:

• Work-Life Balance: A 4-day working week to give you more personal time.
• Paid Breaks: A 1-hour paid lunch break every day.
• Generous Holiday: 4 weeks annual leave plus all bank holidays.
• Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off to celebrate your special day.
• Loyalty Reward: Length of service leave (1 extra day per academic year, up to 2 weeks).
• Well-being Support: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: Company pension scheme.
• Professional Growth: Regular training and dedicated CPD programs.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our client's team. You will deliver high-quality care and education, creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young children to thrive.

Requirements

• Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Certifications: Valid Paediatric First Aid, Prevent Duty, and Safeguarding certificates.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of previous working experience in a UK nursery setting (essential).
• Specialism: Montessori training is preferred, but not essential.
• Skills: Strong communication, teamwork, and a genuine love for early years education.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Apply today to secure your interview for a late August/September start!