Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

Early Years Practitioner – Level 3 (Level 2 Considered)
Caterham, Surrey
Full-Time, 8am–6pm

A welcoming, family-focused nursery in Caterham is looking to expand its small, growing team. This setting is part of a well-known franchise, but is run very much as a home-from-home – warm, nurturing, and built around strong relationships with both children and staff.

With recent expansion and continued growth, the nursery is now seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner. Ideally Level 3 qualified, but Level 2 applicants with strong baby room or toddler room experience will also be considered.

Role Details

Salary: From £14 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 8am–6pm (nursery opening hours 7:30am–6:30pm)
Contract: Full-time
Holidays: 28 days including bank holidays
Parking: On-site parking available (subject to daily availability)

About the Nursery

• Registered for 90 places (currently small, rapidly growing setting)
• Three well-resourced rooms
• Small, friendly team of four
• Strong family ethos — warm, open and highly staff-focused
• Excellent reputation internally, with current staff describing it as “the best place they’ve worked”
• Owners committed to creating a supportive and respectful working environment

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to join a setting early in its journey and grow with it.

Benefits & Perks

• Perkbox access (discounts & perks)
• Private online GP
• Free mental health and wellbeing sessions
• Monthly staff social events
• Ongoing training and CPD (including franchise training & NoodleNow)
• 30% staff childcare discount
• Online systems to reduce paperwork
• Free breakfast or lunch on payday (last working day of the month)

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred)
• Level 2 considered with strong baby or toddler room experience
• Confident, warm and child-focused
• Able to work effectively within a small team
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Proactive, positive and committed to high-quality childcare

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit, supportive team and wants long-term progression as the setting continues to grow.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years, committed to high-quality practice and looking for a warm, family-feel setting where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short summary of your experience.