Join Our Team at Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School!
Hours: Permanent | Up to 40 hours per week | £13.01 per hour | Monday – Friday
Are you passionate about shaping young minds? At Footsteps, we provide a nurturing, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. Our nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is designed to foster stimulating and purposeful learning experiences while encouraging parental involvement and strong community connections.
Every week, our children engage in Jo Jingles, a fun and interactive music program that sparks joy and creativity. We believe that a child’s early years are crucial for their lifelong development, and we are dedicated to creating high-quality, nurturing environments that support exceptional care and education.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will:
* Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5.
* Engage children in our Forest School program, promoting sensory exploration and child-led play.
* Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure every child has the best start in life.
* Support continuous improvement and uphold our commitment to excellence in childcare.
What We Need From You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about working in childcare.
* Available to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
* Committed to continual professional development.
* Knowledgeable about the EYFS framework.
* Qualified with NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected 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.
Footsteps Lichfield Hawthorn Nursery & Pre-School 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.
All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.