Join Our Team at CherryHarbour Day Nursery!
Location: CherryHarbour Day Nursery, St Marys Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9DD
Salary: £13.23 per hour / £27,518.40 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round
Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner? We’re thrilled to invite you to join our vibrant team in the Toddlers room at CherryHarbour Day Nursery, located in the beautiful Hayling Island, Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we believe in nurturing our team members just as much as we nurture the children in our care. Here’s what we offer:
* Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days off, plus bank holidays and a paid day off for your birthday!
* Childcare Discount: Get 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
* Career Growth: Benefit from personalized 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
In this rewarding position, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's age and development stage.
* Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
* Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
* Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting any concerns to management.
* Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
* Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
* Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
* Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
* Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited to join our family and contribute to a nurturing environment where everyone matters, we can’t wait to hear from you!
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.
CherryHarbour 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.