Early Years Practitioner Bowlers Community Nursery

Overview

Early Years Practitioner (0-2 years)

Bowlers Community Nursery

Islington, N8 9EG

£31,200 - £32,300

17.5 hrs per week (inclusive of breaks)

12-month fixed term contract

At Bowlers Community Nursery we’re all about creating a happy and loving early-years environment with an emphasis on fun, learning and growth. We’re currently looking for a passionate, accomplished and empathetic Nursery Practitioner to help ensure that our children continue to receive the highest standard of care and education.

Located in pleasant, leafy surrounds close to a nature reserve, Bowlers was recently ranked as Good by Ofsted, and we pride ourselves on doing things a little bit differently. Catering for 30 children aged between three months and four years, we believe in prioritising the personal, emotional and social development of our children and in learning through play, making the most of a modern, tailormade building and spacious garden area.

Our status as a charity, operating with a Community Nursery model, means that we have a strong presence in the local community and collaborate closely with our parents and carers.

Our warm and wonderful staff are at the heart of everything we do and we give them all the support they need to succeed. Join the Bowlers family as a Nursery Practitioner and you’ll have ample opportunity to make your mark.

To be a successful Nursery Practitioner you will need to be an extremely approachable and motivated individual with the ability to inspire children, work as part of a team and forge strong bonds with parents and the local community. You will:

• Inspire children and support their development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Work as part of a team and build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Act as a role model in all aspects of the team.

To be considered for this role you’ll need:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and the underpinning theories that support it.
• Minimum Level 3 in Early Years;
  Level 2 considered.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role or a role with relevant responsibilities.

• A high degree of integrity and empathy when dealing with children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to use initiative and prioritise workload.
• Positive, confident and approachable attitude.

• 30 days annual leave
• 1 day off for your birthday after one year of service
• Long service: 1 day every 2 years, capped at 6 years
• Study: potential 50/50 cost coverage of training
• In-service training
• Pay progression, banding and annual reviews
• Bonus scheme, up to £600 a year
• Staff childcare discount
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension
• Free staff lunches/snacks/tea/coffee
• Staff wellbeing – half-day every 2 months (pro rata) where possible
• Paid team meals at the end of every term

Candidates will need to work a rota basis with shifts from 8:15am to 5:45pm. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and further requirements.

Bowlers Community Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful applicant.

To apply please send your CV or complete the application form and send to aoife.morgan or post to Bowlers Community Nursery, 81 Crouch Hill, London N8 9EG
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If you wish to discuss this role please contact Aoife Morgan (Manager) on .

Closing date: 20th March 2026

Interview date:
Week beginning 23rd March 2026

Start date: 6th April 2026