<div><h3>Nursery Practitoner (Senior Key Teacher)</h3><p><b>Essential requirement:</b> Level 3 + Childcare Qualified</p><p><b>Full-Time 4-Day Week</b></p><p><b>Location:</b> (Earlsfield, Clapham Junction, Maida Vale, Southfields New Site )</p><p><b>Salary:£ per year</b></p><p><b>Join a family run nursery where youre truly valued</b></p><p>Were looking for an enthusiastic and experienced <b>Senior Key Teacher</b> to join our growing team. If youre passionate about early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, wed love to hear from you.</p><h3>Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?</h3><ul><li><b>4-Day Working Week</b> - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.</li><li><b>32 Days Annual Leave</b> (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days)</li><li><b>Medical Cashback Plan</b> - Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)</li><li><b>Training & Career Development</b> - including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications</li><li><b>Progression opportunities</b> within the company</li><li><b>New site openings</b> - further opportunities available</li></ul><h3>We invest heavily in our team with:</h3><ul><li><b>Blue Light Card</b> access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)</li><li><b>Long service rewards</b></li><li><b>Mental health and wellbeing support</b></li><li><b>Annual inset training days</b> (fun & interactive)</li><li><b>Team social events and celebrations</b></li><li><b>Company pension</b></li><li><b>Ongoing professional development</b></li><li><b>Leadership development opportunities</b></li><li><b>Supportive team culture and mentorship</b> from experienced early years professionals</li><li><b>Inclusive and positive working environment</b></li><li><b>First aid and safeguarding training</b></li></ul><p>As a <b>Senior Key Teacher</b>, youll take the lead in your room, supporting children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands‑on EYFS activities. Youll create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space where children can thrive, while tracking their progress and celebrating their development.</p><p>You will build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, support and guide your team, and work closely with leadership to keep standards high. Youll also play a key role in promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone feels valued and supported.</p><h3>What were looking for:</h3><ul><li>Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting</li><li>Right to work in the UK</li><li>Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)</li><li>Ability to provide references</li><li>Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements</li><li>Someone passionate & enthusiastic about early years education</li><li>Someone organised, proactive and confident in leading a room and supporting colleagues</li><li>A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills</li><li>Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences</li></ul><h3>Desirable:</h3><ul><li>Higher qualification in childcare or education</li><li>Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role</li></ul><p>If youre ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, wed love to hear from you!</p></div>