Please note all qualifications should be full and relevant childcare qualifications as listed in the government guidance below:
Role requirements:
Little Squirrels Play Forest are a small, family run group of nurseries based across Norfolk. We love the work we do and we undertake it with enthusiasm, and in return we get to help our diverse, inspiring and amazing children grow and be the best they can be. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic practitioners to join our tight knit, but expanding teamThe successful candidate will be expected to take lead a room of practitioners to provide the best care for the children. To take on key children and individually plan for their development, alongside ensuring individual care for groups of children and their families. You will need to have a excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development, you will need to be able to identify gaps in learning and recognise teachable moments through play, you will be required to take on a role in the planning and implementation of activities and experiences offered. Knowledge of using planning in the moment and the curiosity approach would be beneficial. You must be able to promote awe and wonderWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Appointments to this position is subject to a Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) and the receipt of suitable references.You will need to be a team player, both in games and real life.In return for your collaboratively undertaken, proactively delivered hard work, we will reward you with:
* Private Medical Insurance
* BUPA Cash plan (Reimbursement of some dental, optical, therapy treatments)
* Competitive rates of pay
* Childcare provision
* Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service
* Long service awards
* Early Years teacher led provision with quality advisor support and inspection preparation
* Online portal for acquiring learning materials
* Individually tailored training plan providing both virtual and in-person training with costs covered
* 24 hour dedicated mental health support line for early years teachers and their families
* Access to the Bike to work scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company wide training days with external speakers and industry leaders.
* Paid Out of Ratio Time scheduled within working hours.
* Donuts…..there's always lots of donuts.
If this all sounds as awesome to you as we think it does, then we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,486.80 per year
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
* Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 qualification or above in childcare (required)
Work Location: In person