Staff Vacancies
Join Our Team at Southgate Early Years
Southgate Early Years is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our dedicated team. We welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their childcare qualifications, in line with UK Early Years standards, including practitioners who are keen to train, as well as qualified Level 2, Level 3, and above professionals. The successful applicants will have a passion for supporting children’s learning and development, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice, and a positive team-focused attitude. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in young children’s lives.
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Job Description: Qualified Nursery Teacher
Position Title: Qualified Nursery Teacher
Reports to: Nursery Manager / Head of Early Years
Location: Southgate Early Years
The Qualified Nursery Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality early years education for children aged 0–5 years in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and your nursery’s philosophy of nurturing, safe, and child-centred learning. They inspire children’s learning through play, support holistic development, lead the education team, and build strong partnerships with families.
Teaching & Learning
• Plan, prepare and deliver structured, flexible, and age-appropriate learning experiences that support the EYFS framework and children’s developmental needs.
• Assess, observe, monitor, and record children’s progress, using this to inform next steps for learning.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies—including play-based and adult-led activities—to engage learners and foster curiosity and confidence.
Leadership & Teamwork
• Lead and support nursery practitioners, modelling high standards of practice and professional behaviour.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure consistency in delivery and continuity of care.
• Provide mentoring and guidance, particularly to newer or less experienced staff members.
Environment & Safeguarding
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment that nurtures children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times; conduct risk assessments and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
Parental Engagement
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers, communicating daily with them about children’s progress and needs.
• Encourage parent involvement and support family engagement in all aspects of their child’s learning.
Professional Development
• Stay up to date with developments in early years education and best practice; attend relevant training.
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Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or equivalent professional qualification.
• Degree in Early Childhood or related field desirable.
• Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).
Skills & Attributes
• Excellent understanding of child development and early years pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team.
• Patient, creative, positive, and adaptable.
Job Description: Unqualified Nursery Teacher
Position Title: Unqualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner
Reports to: Nursery Manager / Qualified Teacher
Location: Southgate Early Years
The Unqualified Nursery Practitioner supports the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 in a safe, nurturing environment. Working under the direction of the Nursery Manager and/or Qualified Teacher, the Practitioner assists with daily activities, supports children’s developmental needs, and helps maintain a stimulating setting.
Childcare & Support
• Provide warm, attentive, and responsive care to children, supporting their well-being and development.
• Support the implementation of planned activities and routines (e.g., play, mealtimes, rest).
• Encourage children’s social, physical, and emotional development through play and interactions.
Learning Environment
• Help prepare and maintain safe, clean, and engaging play and learning spaces.
• Observe children during activities and report developmental progress or concerns to the qualified staff.
• Assist with record-keeping and documentation as directed.
Health & Safety
• Follow nursery policies for safeguarding, behaviour management, hygiene, and emergency procedures.
• Support routines that promote children’s health and safety, including nappy changing and hygiene standards.
Communication & Teamwork
• Build positive relationships with children and work collaboratively with the team to ensure consistent care.
• Communicate respectfully with parents/carers about daily care routines and children’s achievements.
Qualifications & Experience
• A relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare & Education) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in a nursery or with young children beneficial.
Skills & Attributes
• Passionate about working with young children and committed to their development.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Patient, reliable, and nurturing.
• Willingness to learn and undertake professional development.