Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: SurreyStart Date: ASAPContract Type: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)Sector: Education and Training / Early Years / Childcare

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a highly regarded maintained nursery school in Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Childcare Practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children's development in a structured and nurturing early years setting.

This full-time Nursery Practitioner role offers stability, strong leadership support, and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established early years environment. The setting has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality childcare and education, making it an excellent choice for practitioners looking to build a long-term career in early years education.

This inclusive and well-respected maintained nursery school provides a high-quality, play-based early years curriculum for children aged 2 to 5 years. The setting focuses on developing communication, independence, and confidence through engaging learning experiences.

The nursery is known for its supportive leadership team, experienced staff, and positive working culture. Staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised, creating a stable and collaborative team environment.

The nursery offers:

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Inclusive environment supporting children with additional needs
• Structured and well-resourced learning environment
• Strong safeguarding and behaviour systems
• Positive staff morale and teamwork
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Stable and well-managed maintained nursery setting

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Act as a key person for a group of children, supporting their learning and wellbeing
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress accurately
• Support children's communication, independence, and social development
• Provide inclusive support for children with additional needs and SEND
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and senior staff
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Qualified Nursery Practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care.

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent
• Experience working in a nursery, preschool, or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient, and professional approach to working with children
• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

• Qualified Nursery Practitioner
• Level 2 Nursery Practitioner
• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
• Nursery Nurse
• Early Years Practitioner
• Childcare Practitioner
• Preschool Practitioner
• Nursery Assistant

• Immediate start available
• Competitive and negotiable salary
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Stable full-time position in a maintained nursery school
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Positive and collaborative working environment
• Meaningful role supporting children's early development

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

If you are a dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a full-time nursery role in Surrey with an immediate start, apply today and Freya from Teach Plus will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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