Join Our Team at Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School!
Position: Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus (Pro Rata)
Hours: Permanent | Up to 40 hours per week | £13.01 per hour | Monday – Friday
Welcome to Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School, where we create a nurturing and engaging environment for children from birth to 5 years. Our nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is designed to feel like a home away from home, filled with stimulating and purposeful learning experiences.
Why Footsteps?
At Footsteps, we believe that the early years are crucial in shaping a child's future. Our dedicated team is passionate about providing exceptional care and education, ensuring every child has the best start in life. We offer:
* Engaging Activities: Weekly sessions of Jo Jingles where children explore music in a fun, interactive way.
* Outdoor Learning: Our Forest School promotes sensory exploration and child-led play, nurturing curiosity and a love for nature.
* Safe Environment: Carefully designed rooms and a large outdoor space accessible to all age groups.
Your Role
As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping the experiences of our children. Your responsibilities will include:
* Creating and implementing engaging learning activities.
* Fostering strong relationships with children and their families.
* Supporting the continuous development of our nursery environment.
* Working collaboratively with a passionate team to ensure high-quality care.
What We Need From You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Passionate: A genuine love for working with children.
* Flexible: Able to work shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
* Knowledgeable: Familiar with the EYFS framework.
* Qualified: Hold a relevant qualification such as NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.
* Committed: Dedicated to your own professional development.
Why Join Us?
At Footsteps, we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
* Health & Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
* Pension Scheme: A company pension scheme to secure your future.
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting 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 posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
At Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.
All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.