Join Our Family at Holly Corner Day Nursery!
Location: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, Colchester
Salary: £27,060.80 per annum (£13.01 per hour)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round
Are you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Toddlers Room!
Located in the historic town of Colchester, Essex, Holly Corner is easily accessible and surrounded by amenities, making it a convenient and desirable place to work. With great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station, and the A12 Motorway, your daily commute will be a breeze!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
* Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
* Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme*
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, tailored to their age and stage of development.
* Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
* Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, promoting these standards daily.
* Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting any concerns to management in line with company policy.
* Facilitate a strong key person approach, enabling children to form secure attachments.
* Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.
What We Are Looking For
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
* Fluent 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
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to join our family, where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!
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.
Cherrylands Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.