Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Bilingual Nursery, West London

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time Location: West London (in person)

About Us
Miyabi Nursery (Miyabi Yochien) is the UK's only Japanese-English bilingual nursery, located in the heart of West London. We combine the calm, respectful, and thoughtful traditions of Japanese nurseries with the creativity and play-based learning of the British EYFS.

Our values - kindness, cleanliness, and empathy - guide everything we do. We are a growing and highly respected setting with a reputation for quality, structure, and a nurturing approach to early years education. Our ambition is to achieve Ofsted Outstanding by embedding excellence in every part of our practice.

Your Role
We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in maintaining staff-child ratios, delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, and ensuring every child thrives.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver inspiring activities rooted in the EYFS, balancing British creativity with Japanese respect and structure

Foster a safe, calm, and positive learning environment where children feel secure and confident

Support each child's individual journey through accurate observations, assessments, and next steps

Model and promote Miyabi values: kindness, cleanliness, and empathy

Build strong partnerships with parents and colleagues to support children's development

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times

Requirements Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

Experience working with children aged 2-5 in a nursery or early years setting

Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles

Professional, positive, and calm under pressure

Willingness to embrace our Japanese-influenced approach to care and behaviour

Desirable:

English as a native language (Japanese is not required)

Interest in Japanese culture, language, or early years philosophy (not essential)

Experience in bilingual or international settings

What We Offer

Competitive salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Excellent staff-to-child ratios in a calm, structured environment

Termly training and ongoing professional development opportunities

A supportive and collaborative team culture with monthly team socials

Unique bilingual setting with language training provided

Childcare discounts for staff

Free parking

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Day shift, 8-hour shifts

Language Requirements Fluent English (required)

Certification Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)

How to Apply

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