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 UKs 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 childs 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 childrens 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
Email us at with your CV and a bit about yourself or fill in this form To find out more about us, please visit .