Nursery Nurse
Newpark Childcare · London, United Kingdom
Nursery Nurse | Newpark Childcare, W12 or W4
At Newpark Childcare, we know that our team is the foundation of our success. Your dedication, reliability and hard work allow us to provide children, parents and colleagues with exceptional care and attention. We also understand that working in early years education is physically demanding, mentally engaging and sometimes emotionally challenging. That’s why we’re committed to keeping our staff happy, supported and fulfilled.
We’re proud to be the UK’s first private nursery accredited by the London Living Wage, ensuring that our team is fairly rewarded for their invaluable work.
Working at Newpark means being part of a strong, successful organisation that believes passionately in the importance of children’s formative years and Montessori education. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Location: Shepherd’s Bush or Chiswick
Salary: £16.30 per hour (Level 3) | £15.30 per hour (Level 2) | £14.80 per hour (unqualified)
Hours: Full-time | 4 days per week | 10 hours per day | Permanent, all year round
What You’ll Do
As a Nursery Nurse, you’ll help provide child-led, high-quality early years care, ensuring every child thrives in a safe, nurturing environment. You will:
- Support the learning and development of children under 3, drawing on Montessori principles
- Plan and implement creative, engaging activities that follow each child’s interests
- Build warm, trusting relationships with parents, sharing their child’s progress and listening to their insights
- Work collaboratively with your team to deliver outstanding care
- Follow nursery policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of practice
- Promote diversity, equality and inclusion within the setting
Why You’ll Love Working at Newpark
We value our staff and offer a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits:
- London Living Wage accredited pay, with rates rising as you gain qualifications
- Paid lunch breaks
- Extra holiday for great attendance (up to 4 extra days per year)
- Excellent promotion opportunities
- Loyalty bonuses for length of service (£250–£1,000), with personal gifts at 7 years and a holiday contribution at 10 years
- Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” recognition awards
- Bounty Hunter referral scheme (£250–£1,000)
- Healthcare Cash Plan, giving cash back on healthcare costs
- Free virtual GP
- mProve YOURSELF app for wellbeing support
- Family-friendly benefits, including flexible working arrangements, a 10% childcare staff discount (under 3s, subject to availability), the Workplace Nursery Scheme and an interest-free Childcare Deposit Loan
- Season Ticket Loan, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
- Shopping discounts and vouchers
- Workplace pension
- Staff parties and social events
- A welcoming, supportive workplace with talented managers and friendly colleagues
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a team member who is warm, attentive and passionate about children’s development. You will ideally have:
- A full and relevant Early Years Qualification (preferred)
- Experience working with children under 5 (essential)
- Fluent English (essential)
- A flexible, positive approach
- Creativity and the ability to plan and lead daily activities
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships with families
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to complete a DBS check and provide references
Newpark Childcare is an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo thorough reference and DBS checks.