Nuffield Health
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery Nurse – Early Years Educator (Permanent, 30 hrs/week)
- Location: Nuffield Health Surbiton (based in day nursery within Nuffield Health gym)
- Contract type: Permanent (part-time, 30 hours per week)
- Salary: £27,248 per year
- Employment Type: Childcare
About the Role
Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is looking for an Early Years Educator to join our award-winning nursery, located within our Novotel Hotel, next to our Surbiton gym. Based around early education and physical activity, we offer:
- Full-day care, part-day sessions, and Pre-School provision (ages 3 months to 5 years)
- Support through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Unique wellbeing-focused care, including swimming lessons for over-3s, musically enhanced learning activities, and vibrant play spaces designed by our clever little fuzzy friends!
We provide health-focused leadership for young children while helping them achieve their best possible start in life in a fun, creative and caring environment.
Are you an experienced practitioner who loves working with young children? Join us—it’s a career built for those who want to make learning fun, inspire curiosity and support physical and cognitive development!
Responsibilities
As an Early Years Educator at Nuffy Bear, you’ll:
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- Deliver high-quality care, education and health-focused programs for children aged 3+ months to 5 years old.
- Support and build on EYFS learning goals, implementing age-appropriate activities suited to each child’s developmental needs.
- Work closely with parents/carers and other external professionals to enhance the child’s learning and development.
- Promote safety, health, and nutrition within a lively, engaging setting.
- Collaborate with nursery staff to maintain Ofsted compliance and exceptional quality care.
Requirements
To excel in this caring, fun and rapturously rewarding role, you must:
- Have** a recognized qualification at least to NVQ Level 3 equivalent (e.g. Diploma in Childcare and Education, NNEB or Level 3 apprenticeship in Early Years Educator status).**
- Have (preferred but not essential) Paediatric First Aid or Physical Activity Training qualification.
- Hold (mandatory) an Enhanced DBS Check.
Ready to join our expansive team of smiling Early Years Educators? If you thrive on creating lifelong memories for children while enjoying the benefits of working with Nuffield Health, now’s your time to shine!
Ideal Candidate’s Perks & Benefits
Nuffield Health isn’t just about premium childcare—we want you to thrive too. Consider:
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+ A Serious Reward Focused on Your Growth and Wellbeing
- Free gym membership across all Fitness & Wellbeing locations!
- Discounted family discount at Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
- Access to our world-leading Health & Wellbeing benefits.
+ Financial Triumphs & A Career You Can be Proud Of
- Competitive pension scheme
- Paid training and development opportunities
- A competitive salary plus the chance for career progression leading to managerial roles
+ Balance Your Life Brilliantly
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus quality increase as you develop your career at Nuffield Health)!
- Culturally rich and unique benefits to flexibly help with mum, dad or child care for you and your family.
Elevate your career with Nuffield Health—where every child results in a smile on the face of everyone involved!
How to Apply
Now’s your chance to embark on an incredible career path—one where every day brings wonder and joy to the lives of our tiniest members of society.
📌 Applications are processing continuously—so why not join us today? Early applications are especially encouraged, as vacancies may close quickly if we receive extensive demand!
Let’s build our future together. Visit [• Application Link •] to upload your application!
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