Job description
Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, West London
Start Date: 3rd September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.15pm (35 hours per week)
Contract: Term-Time Only (33 weeks per year)
Salary: £14.00–£15.00 per hour (£16,170–£17,325 pro-rata, paid over 12 months)
Qualification Required: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent
Join a Nurturing Nursery with GSL Education!
GSL Education are delighted to be recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner on behalf of a warm and welcoming nursery school in Kensington and Chelsea, West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a setting where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive in a supportive and creative environment.
Grow with Them – Start with Us
Nestled in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, this nurturing and well-established early years setting is more than just a nursery—it’s a second home where curiosity is celebrated, confidence is built, and every child is encouraged to blossom. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our close-knit team this September.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner who thrives in a warm, collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children during their most formative years.
Your Role Will Include:
- Supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being through creative and stimulating play
- Delivering the EYFS framework with skill and care
- Building positive and trusting relationships with children, parents, and fellow team members
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning space where every child feels seen and supported
- Observing, assessing, and documenting each child’s progress to inform future planning
- Contributing to a values-led, child-centred team that takes pride in what they do
- Acting as a key person, offering emotional security and consistency to children in your care
Who We’re Looking For:
- A Qualified Nursery Practitioner with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience in a nursery or early years setting, ideally in a key worker role
- A calm, patient, and genuinely caring personality
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and early development milestones
- Someone who’s eager to learn, grow, and be part of something special
Why Join This Team?
- A supportive and friendly working culture in a vibrant West London neighbourhood
- A commitment to ongoing training and professional development
- Consistent hours with school holidays off—perfect for work-life balance
- The chance to build long-term relationships with children and families in a small, respected setting
- An opportunity to truly shine where your voice matters
Please Note:
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must meet safer recruitment background checks, including an enhanced DBS check registered on the update service.
✨ If you're a committed Qualified Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step in a caring, creative, and community-focused setting, click 'apply now' to express your interest. We’d love to hear from you!