AI Job Summary

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare (or equivalent).
Previous experience working within a baby room.
Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Level 3

Pay Rate

£32,100 GBP – £34,500 GBP (Annum)

Description

Job Title: Home from Home Senior Key Teacher (under 18months) (Level 3+ Qualified only)

Full-Time | 4-Day Week

Location: Southfields (new setting SW18 – close to station)

Full-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days

Salary: £32,100–£34,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Join a family run nursery where you’re truly valued. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior key Teacher to join our growing team, working. If you’re passionate about babies and early years education and want to work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?

4-Day Working Week – Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
32 Days Annual Leave (24 days holidays + 8 Bank Holidays)
Medical Cashback Plan – Health Shield plan worth over £1,000 per year (including GP Anytime, health screening, health cash plans, MyGymDiscounts, SkinVision, online health assessments, massages, dental, optical and more)
Training & Career Development – including specialised training and support/funding with enrolling onto further qualifications
Progression opportunities within the company
New site openings – further opportunities available

We invest heavily in our team with:

Blue Light Card access with major high street stores/food/cinema/holiday/travel discounts (various discounts between 10-20% off)
Long service rewards
Mental health and wellbeing support
Annual inset training days (fun & interactive)
Team social events and celebrations
Company pension
Ongoing professional development
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive team culture and mentorship from experienced early years professionals
Inclusive and positive working environment
First aid and safeguarding training

As a Senior Key Teacher, you’ll take the lead in the ‘Home from Home’ room, supporting children through their early learning journey with engaging, hands-on activities. You will provide a safe, welcoming ‘home from home’ feel, and inclusive space where children can thrive, while tracking their progress and celebrating their development.

You’ll build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers guiding them through the settling in process, support and guide your team, and work closely with leadership to keep standards high. You’ll also play a key role in promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

What we’re looking for:

Level 3 CACHE/NVQ qualification in Childcare or equivalent
Previous experience working within a baby room
Right to work in the UK before employment commences.
Ability to obtain an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)
Ability to provide references
Good understanding of safeguarding and health & safety requirements
Someone passionate & enthusiastic about baby sensory, messy play & caregiving
Someone organised, proactive and confident in settling children and leading a room
A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills
Committed to providing exceptional childcare and learning experiences

Desirable:

Higher qualification in childcare or education
Experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role

Abacus Ark Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and safer recruitment procedures.

If you’re ready to progress your childcare career in a nursery that genuinely values and supports its staff, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Overview

We strive in everything we do:

To provide each child with a unique and safe experience tailored and delivered to their individual needs.
To provide each parent with an experience which is underpinned by two-way communication and expert support.
To provide each practitioner with an experience underpinned by development opportunities, wellbeing and personal satisfaction.

Abacus Ark Values

These underpin everything we do:

Partnership – Effective and positive Partnership is seeking to ensure the group as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Awareness – Show concern and be well informed of situations or developments that are relevant to your role.
Creativity – A mind open to possibilities.
Thrive – Ambition for growth and development

Apply now for further information.

Company Overview

Our mission is to empower every child with the essential tools they need to thrive from day one of school and to discover the joy of learning. We are dedicated to nurturing their Focus, Independence, Resilience, Social Understanding, and Trustworthiness, alongside introducing language, mathematics, and a wider understanding of the world. We seek to ensure children are not only ready to learn but also to shine. We believe in the boundless potential of every child and strive to ignite their passion for learning, helping them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.