Early years educator

Job post summary

Date posted

April 20, 2026

Job description

What we can offer you

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus opportunity to earn extra days for top performance
• Free counselling & wellbeing support
• Unlimited online development with ‘Noodle Now’
• NEST pension
• Tailored development for your needs

Puddle Jumpers is looking for an experienced Nursery Practitioners to join our recently opened design-led nursery in a beautiful building in trendy Wapping. The nursery is conveniently located a 5 minute walk from Wapping Overground station and is easily commutable from Clapham Junction and West Croydon in the South, Islington in the North and Stratford in the East. It is also a short walk from Shadwell DLR Station.

The nursery has many bespoke features including a dedicated Art Atelier for children and staff to express themselves creatively, an inspiring Life Sciences room where children will be given the opportunity to cook using child height kitchen facilities and explore the world of science and a large garden designed to promote our passion for outdoor learning. In addition, a large staff room offers plenty of space for our team to unwind, catch up and relax.

Why Puddle Jumpers?

Our vision is to create a nurturing environment where today’s happy, inquisitive and courageous Puddle Jumpers to grow up to be tomorrow’s freethinking adults. Thriving, they will take on the future and make the world a better a place (whilst jumping in puddles from time to time too!).

What are we looking for?

Must be passionate about developing young minds

Be bold enough to think outside the box

Have a creative and fun approach to learning reflected in your activities

Be enthusiastic and proactive

Embrace the settings approach inspired by Reggio Emilia, Waldorf Steiner and Maria Montessori

Have a huge smile and arms that are great for cuddles

Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Love the outdoors and find wonder in exploring the world around you whilst supporting children with their curiosity to learn

Have a creative edge to develop inspiring play spaces

Have the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.

Core Skills & Qualification requirements

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Diploma (ideally)

Minimum 1 years experience within a Nursery (Must be within last 18 months)

Must be able to demonstrate full understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS

Awareness of the Ofsted inspection framework

Good understanding of health and safety requirements

Be responsible and punctual

Please send your CV to jobs@puddlejumpersnursery.comif you are interested in this position.

(We review benefits and salaries annually, and are committed to improving them as we grow)

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Job Type

Full-time

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person