We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing individual to join our childcare team as a Nursery Practitioner on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. If you are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply
* Do you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, NVQ, CACHE, or similar)?
* Do you have a detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted standards?
* Are you looking for a rewarding 6 month fixed term position within an organisation committed to ensuring all individuals feel they belong, contribute, and thrive?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you
Organisational Context:
YMCA North Tyneside is a Voluntary Sector Organisation undertaking youth and community programme work in areas of North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. We are part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 has grown to become the world's largest and oldest youth movement. Now, more than 175 years later, YMCA is operating in 119 countries, with 64 million people reached annually around the world. Guided by our Christian values, we believe everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* To develop fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children, communicating sensitively and effectively with them
* To listen carefully to children, paying attention to what they say and valuing and respecting their views
* Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour which the setting expects from children communicating and working in partnership with families and carers
* To maintain fair, respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with families and parents/carers, and communicate sensitively and effectively with them
* To work in partnership with parents / carers and other family members, to share information with them about their child's well-being, development and learning in order to improve outcomes
* To ensure that all children are treated as individuals and that this is supported through the approach to planning and requirements of the EYFS.
* To work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
* To assist in shaping the policies and practices of the setting and share in collective responsibility for their implementation
* To join in the work of a multi-professional team and, where appropriate, coordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis
* To develop and use your skills in literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology to support your work with children and for wider professional activities
* To be proactive in the continuation of your own learning to improve outcomes for children and their families
* To support the Nursery management in leading the nursery to reach an Outstanding grading with OFSTED.
* To embrace, understand and implement the mission of the nursery.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner, 6 Month Fixed Term
Location: YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB
Job Type: Temporary, 6 Month Contract
Salary: Up to £24,570 per annum
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
To be successful in this role you will need to have undergone or are undergoing a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.
Please note, the post holders must be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business and must be available for occasional overtime.
If you're interested in this post and would like an informal chat, please contact us on and ask for Ian (Nursery Manager) or HR, both will be happy to arrange a time for you to discuss the role and expectations in further detail. We have various roles available so please get in touch to learn more about our fantastic opportunities to join our Nursery family
Closing date: Please apply ASAP without delay if you're interested as we will be interviewing as we go.
Interview process: One Stage Interview.
Proposed start date: ASAP
To Apply: Please apply by providing a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position and an up to date CV. Please follow the link below to our online application form which will also ask for a CV to be uploaded.
Online Application Form:
Please note: The health, wellbeing and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this time is of paramount importance, with this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment.
YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce, we aim to be an equal opportunities employer and seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value inclusion and diversity, which we demonstrate through our activities, policies and working practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: Up to £24,570.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person