About us
Wise Owls Childcare is a leading provider of childcare services in the Maidenhead and Reading area for children aged 8weeks-14 years. We operate two Breakfast Clubs, three Afterschool Clubs, and three Day Nurseries.
Our main aim as a company is to ensure the children are cared for in a safe, happy, and stimulating environment. We love nothing more than to see the children and staff happy.
Experience a sense of reward that comes with being part of a team who knows and values you and inspires and supports you daily.
We strongly believe in:
Loyalty – We highly value and reward loyalty with competitive pay and staff benefits.
Growth - We care about your dreams too and offer meaningful training and development opportunities that support you to grow and thrive in your career.
Family – We believe in you.
We are looking for a Early Years Practitioner to join our lovely nursery in Spencers Wood (RG7 1HT). Our nursery is rural with a meadow and lots of outside space. Our curriculum and ethos are about outdoor play so if you do come to work for Wise Owls, please know you will be working outside in our lovely open spaces.
In this role you will:
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with children, their families, and your team.
Implement fun and engaging learning activities for children.
Document and share the learning and development of your key children with their families.
Continuously learn and grow through meaningful training & development opportunities.
The position is 25.5 to 42.5 hours a week, over three to five days per week. Shifts are between 7.30 am – 6.00 pm with an hour lunch break.
The ideal candidate is:
Loyal, passionate, and enthusiastic, and has the desire to bring new ideas for high-quality learning experiences.
Patient, friendly, and an excellent team player.
Passionate about supporting and encouraging children to explore the world around them.
Someone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
Someone who aspires to learn and grow.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding all children and therefore all applicants will undergo safeguarding training and need to undertake a DBS check paid for by the company. We follow safer recruitment practices and therefore ask all applicants to complete a full application form before the interview and trial process takes place.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
No weekends
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
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