Join Our Team at The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre School!
Are you ready to step into a Level 3 role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Look no further! At The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre School, we’re excited to welcome a passionate Nursery Practitioner to our vibrant setting.
* Location: 70 Crown Road, Marlow, SL7 2QG
* Full-time – 40 hours per week (5 days)
* Salary: £27,497.60 per annum
* Essential: Level 3 Childcare Qualification
Our nursery is nestled in the heart of Marlow, housed in a beautifully converted Salvation Army church. With lush parks, a community library, and the scenic riverbank just a stone’s throw away, you’ll love the location! Plus, we have great local bus links and are conveniently close to Sainsbury’s.
Why Join Us?
At Family First Nurseries, we truly value our team and offer an excellent benefits package, including:
* £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus for Level 3 practitioners
* Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
* Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays - Christmas Closure
* Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your growth
Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
* Ensure each child’s individual needs are met, delivering 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.
* Be an active team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to develop 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 matters to management.
* Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Note: Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
What You’ll Need
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 committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers 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.
The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group. We take great care to treat everyone as individuals, with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.