Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

South Norwood SE25 6AA

Key information

Pay
£30,000 to £36,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
21 Oct 2026
Closing date
20 Nov 2026

About this role

The Butterfly Patch is recruiting a qualified Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator to join our friendly team in South Norwood, Croydon.

Salary

£30,000–£36,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Higher salaries may be available for EYT or QTS.

We welcome applications from Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, experienced Nursery Nurses, Early Years Educators and graduates with EYT or QTS qualifications.

You will provide high-quality care and education, plan stimulating activities in line with the EYFS, support children's development and build positive relationships with families.

Benefits include 31 days' annual leave, including your birthday off, overtime paid at 1.5x, 40–60% childcare discounts, private GP access, life insurance, wellbeing support, funded training and career progression.

This is a full-time, permanent position within a supportive, privately owned nursery group.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We welcome applications directly from candidates. No recruitment agencies.