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!