Early Years Practitioner for Bowlers Community Nursery

Early Years Practitioner 

Bowlers Community Nursery

Islington, N8 9EG

£33,000 - £ 33,969

35.5hrs hours per week (inclusive of breaks)

12mth 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 at Bowlers 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.

To be considered for this role you’ll need:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and the underpinning theories that support it.
• Minimum Level 3 in Early Years, however we would consider a Level 2.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role or a role where you can demonstrate familiarity and competence with responsibilities of this role. To be able to act as a role model within every aspect of the team.

In addition to these formal requirements, we are looking for someone who can display:

• A high degree of integrity and empathy when dealing with children.
• An excellent ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• A positive attitude, confident and approachable.

In return, you’ll benefit from a professional, supportive and sociable workplace where both our children and staff can truly shine. Other benefits include:

• 30 days Annual Leave
• 1 day off for your Birthday after one years 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 enrol work place pension.
• Free staff lunches/snacks/tea/coffee.
• Staff wellbeing – one half day every 2 months (pro rata) where possible.
• Paid Team Meal out at the end of every term.

Candidates will need to be able to work shifts on a rota basis determined by the needs of the nursery, which operates 8.15am – 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) will be required for the successful applicant.

To apply please send your CV or complete the application form and send to [email protected] or post to Bowlers Community Nursery, 81 Crouch Hill, London N8 9EG.

If you wish to discuss this role please contact Aoife Morgan (Manager) on 0207 2812832.

Closing date: 17th November 2026

Interview date: Week beginning 23rd November 2026

Start date: ASAP