Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Full-Time | 4 or 5 Day Week Options)

Hither Green, London SE13

Full-Time, Permanent (40 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday)

Full job description

About the Role

Are you a qualified early years professional looking for a premium role with competitive pay and true scheduling flexibility?

Action Staffing Ltd is currently recruiting six dedicated, Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners on behalf of a wonderful, expanding early years setting in Hither Green, London (SE13).

With multiple openings available across all age groups (Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-School), you can choose to work your 40 hours across a standard 5-day week or compress your hours into a 4-day week (7:30 AM to 6:30 PM).

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver high-quality care and support children's development:

  • Plan and implement creative, stimulating, and age-appropriate learning experiences based on the EYFS framework
  • Manage a dedicated group of key children, conducting regular observations and tracking milestones
  • Build trusting, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing informative daily feedback
  • Maintain an exceptionally safe, clean, and nurturing environment adhering strictly to safeguarding policies
  • Work dynamically alongside fellow practitioners and senior staff to ensure daily routines run smoothly

Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • A recognized Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher (e.g., CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years)
  • Proven experience working as a qualified practitioner within a registered daycare or pre-school environment
  • Solid, practical understanding of the statutory EYFS framework, safeguarding principles, and positive behavior guidance
  • Strong communication skills, exceptional reliability, and a proactive attitude

Any formal job offer is strictly subject to a clear Enhanced DBS check.

Salary & Working Hours

  • Salary: £30,000 per annum (Fixed permanent salary)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, no weekends)
  • Shift Flexibility:
    • Standard 5-day week (rotating shifts between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM)
    • Compressed 4-day week (7:30 AM to 6:30 PM)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location

The nursery is located in Hither Green, London (SE13).

It is easily accessible from:

  • Lewisham
  • Catford
  • Blackheath
  • Lee
  • Bromley
  • Grove Park
  • Surrounding South East London areas

Apply

If you are a qualified Level 3 practitioner ready to secure a stable, well-paying role with fantastic shift options, we want to hear from you today.

Please send your CV directly to Action Staffing Ltd for immediate consideration.

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