Join Our Team at The Little Explorers Day Nursery!
Location: Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EJ
Position: Nursery Practitioner
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,060.80
At Little Explorers, we believe in creating a nurturing, home-like environment where both children and our team can thrive. As we embark on an exciting expansion, we are looking for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our baby room team. This full-time role involves working 40 hours a week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification, we want to hear from you! Please note, this is a year-round position, as our nursery operates continuously throughout the year.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, 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
As a Nursery Practitioner, 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 concerns 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 We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you will need:
* 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 dedicated 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 enhanced checks will be conducted as part of our safeguarding duty.
At The Little Explorers Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we are committed to treating everyone with respect and equality. We embrace diversity and ensure that all children and families receive equal opportunities tailored to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place in our community.