Job description
This lovely setting based in Maldon are seeking a Nursery Practitioner placed in the preschool room to join their team. You should have a level 2 in childcare and have previously worked in a similar position.
This is a small but strong setting, with a team that have been here for a number of years. The area of the nursery is lovely, both inside and outside environments to the setting have recently been upgraded and we take great pride in the setting. Being a smaller environment allows the nursery focus on individuals progression within the team and also allows for the nursery to strive for Outstanding Quality in the care that they provide.
Duties include:
1. Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
2. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
3. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
4. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
5. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
6. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
7. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
8. Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential
9. Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable
10. Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
Benefits:
11. Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
12. Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
13. Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
14. 50% off nursery fees for our team member's children and up to 25% for grandchildren/friends/families
15. Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7, including face to face counselling sessions where needed.
16. Career Progression
17. Pension Scheme
18. Training opportunities