Join Our Team at Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School!
Position: Level 3 Practitioner
Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | £27,060.80 (£13.01 p/h) | Monday – Friday
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Footsteps, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service. It’s the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!
About Us
Our beautiful nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), is designed to provide quality childcare in a cozy, home-from-home setting for children from birth to 5 years. We believe in creating stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities, inviting parents to engage in activities, and supporting our community.
Every week, our children participate in Jo Jingles, where they thrive and engage with music in a fun and stimulating way. We understand that a child’s earliest years are crucial for shaping their lifelong outcomes, and we are committed to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will:
* Bring passion and commitment to working in childcare.
* Work shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
* Commit to continual professional development.
* Utilize your sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Hold relevant qualifications such as NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.
What We Offer You
At Family First, we believe in taking care of our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* 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 Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and receive a cash bonus if they are successful.
Our Commitment to Safety
We are dedicated 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.
Footsteps Lichfield Road Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.
Note: All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.