Nursery Nurse

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.

Salary: £15.30 per hour (Level 2) | £16.30 per hour (Level 3) | £14.80 per hour (unqualified)
Hours: Full-time | 4 days/week | 10 hours/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

• Plan and implement creative, engaging activities

• 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 :

• Competitive pay: £15.30/hour (Level 2) | £16.30/hour (Level 3) | £14.80/hour (unqualified)

• Healthcare Cash Plan – get cash back on healthcare costs

• Free virtual GP

• mProve YOURSELF app – wellbeing support

• Excellent promotion opportunities

• Extra holiday for great attendance (up to 4 extra days/year )

• Loyalty bonuses for length of service (£250–£1,000), with personal gifts at 7 years and holiday contribution at 10 years

• Monthly “Outstanding Newparker” recognition awards

• Bounty Hunter referral scheme (£250–£1,000)

• Shopping discounts and vouchers

• Season Ticket Loan

• Family-friendly benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements

• 10% childcare staff discount (under 3s, subject to availability)

• Workplace Nursery Scheme

• Interest-free Childcare Deposit Loan

• Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme

• Workplace pension

• Staff parties and social events

• Paid lunch breaks

• 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 implement daily activities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues 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.