An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Nursery team for a Nursery Practitioner to join us on.
We are looking for someone with a passion to ensure children have the best start in life. Something the team at YMCA Day Nursery believe should be the case for every child placed in their care.
Could you read stories upside down, with at least 10 interruptions per minute?
You would preferably have a quirkiness-if a child requests you to be a bus driver, police officer or even an astronaut, could you take them on an imaginary journey through space?
You can't be afraid to dance in the rain, explore in the mud kitchen or build a snowman in the depths of winter.
Having the skills to count quick moving heads of small people is a must have skill.
Nose wiping skills are of course desired
Finally, you must be prepared to feel appreciated, loved and have essential bonds with young children and their families.
As a nursery manager I can assure you that there is not a better feeling in any workplace than meeting a small 6 month old baby who you will support and watch them grow and develop into a member of the preschool room being ready to begin their school journey…
Benefits: In addition to joining a great team, our colleagues also benefit from: enhanced holiday, your birthday off, access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 GP Helpline, discount at our Café and Nursery, a free YMCA gym membership for you and a loved one and training opportunities on various topics such as Safeguarding, Mental health and Health and Safety and more
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (open to apprentices)
Location: YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
To be successful in this role you will need to have undergone or are undergoing a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.
Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business and must be available for occasional overtime.
If you're interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on and ask for Ian (Nursery Manager) or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail. We have various roles available so please get in touch to learn more about our fantastic opportunities to join our Nursery family
Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you're interested as we will be interviewing as we go.
Interview process: One Stage Interview.
Proposed start date: ASAP
To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.
Online Application Form:
Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.
YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person