We have an opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner/Educator to join our dedicated team at our beautiful day nursery in Stapeley, near Nantwich.
Established in 1997, Parklands is a family owned stand-alone nursery with a very welcoming and homely atmosphere for our children, parents and staff. We believe that our staff are our most valuable asset and provide support, guidance and personal and professional development.
If you are passionate about play-based and child-initiated learning and creating an environment in which children of all ages thrive, come and join our motivated, enthusiastic and committed team.
· Planning exciting and stimulating child-initiated and adult-led experiences indoors/outdoors for 0-5 year olds
· Closely tracking children's development, supporting individual children's learning and helping them to progress
· Supporting parent partnerships to meet the individual needs of the children
· Supporting nursery improvement plans
· Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals
· Strictly following health and safety and safeguarding policies.
A full time or part time position is available over 3-4 days. This post is temporary maternity cover initially but is likely to lead to a permanent post. Hours would be between Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm.
· A dedication to childcare and a passion to ensure that each child reaches their full potential
· Ability to role model your knowledge and best practice to colleagues
· Committed to developing your skills further through training
· Ability to work as part of a professional and dedicated team
· Excellent organisational and communication skills
· Reliable and ability to use own initiative
· Early Years childcare qualification preferred but also apply if you are enthusiastic about starting a career in Early Years Childcare. References and enhanced DBS check required.
· Progression opportunities within the large nursery
· Excellent training and development opportunities
· Fully funded first aid and safeguarding training
· Time back for out of hours training
· 4.5- or 4-day week (whole or half day off) for full time positions
· Discount on childcare fees
· An additional day of annual leave for your birthday
· Parklands Day Nursery hoodie
· Provision of meals and drinks throughout the day
· Recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions, individually or as a team
· Regular special recognition lunches for the whole staff team
· Special rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20+ years' service
· Regular staff social events
· Staff team Christmas event
· Picturesque working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.27-£13.27 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person