Welcome to Little Explorers!
Location: Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EJ
Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner!
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? At Little Explorers, we create a home-from-home environment where children and our team can thrive. As we embark on an exciting expansion, we are looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our baby room. This full-time role involves working 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. To be considered, you’ll need a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as our nursery operates continuously throughout the year.
Why Join Us?
At Little Explorers, we truly value our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
* Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
* Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
* Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
* Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to public transport.
Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner
In this rewarding position, you will:
* Ensure each child’s individual needs are met, providing high-quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment.
* Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that cater to each child’s unique learning and development.
* Collaborate as a professional team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
* Follow risk assessments diligently and report any health and safety matters to management.
* Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
*Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve as needed.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification: Essential
* Fluency in written and spoken English: Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years: Desirable
* Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements: Desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duty.
At Little Explorers, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background. Discrimination of any kind has no place in our community.