If you are offered a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.
We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Senior Early Years Practitioners to join our established Nursery in Stanwick, Northamptonshire. .
Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.
This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:30am - 6.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round.
At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award, with over 35 years of experience in delivering outstanding early years education. As a not-for-profit organisation, we put children first, creating a nurturing envionment where they can thrive, and where our team members are valued and supported in their professional development.
In this role, you will be providing high-quality care and learning experiences. You will play a vital role in creating a stimulating and enabling environment that encourages children to explore, discover and develop a love for learning. Working closely with parents and carers, you will help build strong relationships to support each child's individual needs.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 6 or gradual-level qualification would be desireable). You will have experience of working in an Early Years setting, a good knowledge of the EYTS framework and safeguarding procedures and a genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and creative play. Previous experience of leading a room or mentoring a team is desirable, as this role includes supporting and motivating colleagues and occasionally deputising for the management team.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, enhanced pension contributions, excellent training and career progression opportunities and 65% childcare discount.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an organisation that values innovation, growth, and child-led learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Acorn family.
At Acorn, we're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As an inclusive employer, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
Working at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
* Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
* 65% Childcare discount
* Christmas closure
* 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
* 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Cyclescheme
* Techscheme
* Length of Service awards
* Summer and Christmas parties
* Pay advances
* Employee assistance wellbeing programme
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