Nursery Teacher Reporting to: Senior Nursery Teachers, Junior Managers, and Senior Managers Location: Two schools in London - Putney, SW15 6EH and Southfields, SW19 6SP Salary: £31,000 per annum (Experienced Level 3 & above with over 1 year of experience) £1,000 Performance Related Bonus Total Salary + Bonus: £32,000 Working Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday; shifts include 7:15 am-5:15 pm / 8:00 am-6:00 pm / 8:30 am-6:30 pm (1-hour lunch break + 15-minute coffee/tea break) Benefits: 24 or 25 days holiday per year + 8 bank holidays (33 days in total) 1 day off every 2 weeks, adding an extra 26 days off per year (59 days off in total) Extra holiday accrued through loyalty (1 extra day per year and per promotion) Internal promotion opportunities (Senior Nursery Teachers can earn up to £33,600 per year, Junior Managers up to £41,600) Full training provided, including paediatric first aid, online courses, and upskilling opportunities in areas such as SEN and child development Cycle to Work Scheme In-house chefs and housekeepers, allowing teachers to focus solely on childcare Free mental health & wellbeing program Free tea, coffee, and other refreshments on breaks Stylish uniform provided Roles Available: Positions available in baby rooms and main school Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain high standards in front of children, parents, and staff Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, using relevant paperwork to plan, observe, track, and support child development Be responsible for a key group of children, keeping accurate records of their development and achievements Write termly learning journeys for key children Monitor individual care needs, including medical, sleeping, and dietary requirements Record sleep times, eating habits, and bottle feeds, and conduct weekly observations Plan and execute activities suited to children's development both indoors and in the garden Ensure safety and adhere to safeguarding procedures Monitor unwell children according to sickness and temperature policies, informing management as necessary Childcare Tasks: Provide toys, activities, and equipment suited to each child’s developmental stage Engage children in singing, storytelling, and games Supervise and assist at mealtimes, including feeding and serving food Change nappies regularly or as needed Create and maintain classroom displays with children’s work Clean up after activities, including washing painting materials and utensils Assist in the induction process for new children Maintain safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards Teamwork and Communication: Support fellow staff members and communicate effectively within the team Greet, approach, and talk to parents daily Conduct termly parent-teacher meetings (three per year) Build professional relationships with parents and share updates on child development Be flexible in nursery duties as required Work collaboratively with management to maintain nursery standards Attend out-of-hours meetings, including parent evenings, events, and staff meetings Uphold the reputation and standards of the nursery both during and outside working hours Application Requirements: Candidates must be Level 3 qualified or above, with at least one year of experience in a similar role