Early Years Practitioner
- Tonbridge, Kent
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £25,945 - £28,020 Per Annum
Job Description
Early Years Practitioner & Preschool Room Leader Opportunities!
Location: Near Tonbridge, Kent, TN11
Salary: Circa £13.13–£14.18 per hour (£25,945–£28,020 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience Hours: 38 hours over 4 days | Permanent | All year round
We’re looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners and a Preschool Room Leader to join a friendly nursery team in a beautiful rural village setting.
With a supportive team, a strong focus on staff development and opportunities to contribute ideas and develop the curriculum, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your Early Years career in a setting that values its staff.
Whether you’re a newly qualified practitioner or an experienced room leader, we’d love to hear from you!
Working Hours:
- Room Leader: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.
- Nursery Practitioner: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.
Benefits
- 50% childcare discount
- Free onsite parking
- 4 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Paid two-week Christmas closure
- Career progression and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities inspired by children’s interests.
- Observe, assess and plan next steps in line with the EYFS.
- Maintain children's learning records and key person documentation.
- Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Build positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
- For the Room Leader role, support and guide the team while maintaining high standards of practice.
About You
- Practitioner: Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare.
- Room Leader: Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare.
- Previous nursery or childcare experience.
- Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.
- Passionate about children's learning and development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
Interested in your next Early Years opportunity? Please send your CV today