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Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 – Leatherhead

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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – 4-Day Week

Location: West Horsley, Surrey
Salary: up to£29,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days
Working pattern: 8:00am-6:00pm, with one weekday off
Contract: Permanent
Positions available: 2

School Staffing Solutions are supporting a very reputable Day Nursery near Leatherhead, Surrey. We are looking to recruit two qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join this friendly and well-established nursery.

The nursery has been operating successfully for more than 20 years and benefits from excellent staff retention, a supportive working environment and a strong reputation within the local community. Due to increasing demand, the nursery has recently expanded and opened two new classrooms.

The role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

  • Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Support children’s development in line with the EYFS
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
  • Complete observations and contribute to children’s learning records
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Have previous experience working within a nursery setting
  • Understand the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
  • Be caring, reliable and enthusiastic
  • Work well as part of a supportive team

Benefits

  • Salary of £29,000 per annum
  • Four-day working week
  • One weekday off each week
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free lunch
  • Uniform provided
  • Access to a free weekly yoga sessions
  • Supportive management team
  • Established nursery with strong staff retention
  • Opportunities for continued professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent position with a four-day working week.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact amy@school-staff.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Nursery Manager – permanent

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Nursery Manager – part time and full time options!

  • Location: Godalming
  • Salary: Up to £38,00 per annum depending on experience (part time will be pro rata)
  • Start Date: July 2026
  • Hours: 25 – 40 hours per week

Be Part of Something Special from Day One!

CareEd Recruitment are recruiting for a part time Nursery Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting new nursery from the very beginning. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Nursery Manager to launch and develop our brand new business – The Crèche. There is a manager in place currently on a part time basis and there is an opportunity now for another part time nursery manager; the hours will be flexible but ideally between 25-30 hours a week.

This is a unique opportunity to build a flagship nursery from the ground up. You’ll instill our unique culture, and introduce Godalming families to a new and flexible, pay-as-you go childcare solution. We’re a small, family run business who prioritise our staff and our children in equal measure. Our mission is to be the highest quality and most flexible childcare provider in the UK (starting with our flagship site in the heart of Godalming).

We are open Mon-Fri, 8am – 6pm. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong passion for early years education and childcare, and a successful proven track record in managing across the Early Years Foundation stage. You will possess excellent and up-to-date knowledge of EYFS framework and regulations, a thorough understanding of Safeguarding children, accompanied by a positive can-do attitude, the ability to motivate a team, and a commitment to every child settling in and succeeding. We are looking for someone who is qualified at Level 3 (early years) or above.

Requirements

  • Applications welcome from experienced nursery managers or from applicants looking for the next step in their career.
  • Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification with deep EYFS and Ofsted knowledge.
  • Excel at building high-trust relationships with families and local community partners.
  • Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements, including health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Leadership experience, with a passion for developing teams and promoting continuous professional growth.
  • Ability to inspire and guide a nursery team.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, onboard, inspire and guide the nursery team, fostering a culture of continuous high performance, implementing tailored plans and providing ongoing development support.
  • Drive the opening phase, from community engagement to an “Outstanding” first inspection. Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding is desirable.
  • Ensure the curriculum is implemented e ectively and fully aligned with the principles and requirements of the EYFS.
  • Act as the DSL and ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted.
  • Manage staffing, resources, and operational efficiency to deliver excellent educational childcare, proactively driving continuous performance improvement.
  • Build caring relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved.
  • Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the nursery for both children and staff.
  • Manage the nursery’s P&L, occupancy, and growth with the support of the Directors.

What we offer

  • Competitive base salary + up to 25% annual performance bonus.
  • A Share Programme.
  • Up to 35 days a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday.
  • Childcare discount.
  • Referral programme, refer a friend and earn up to £750.
  • Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Amy at amy@care-edrecruitment.co.uk for an informal discussion.

To apply, simply click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

CareEd Recruitment is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.