Due to our nursery expansion.... We're Hiring Early Years Practitioner Wanted - Location:
Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
We are dedicated to our staff and providing the best possible environment for our children. With this in mind we are offering flexible working patterns for the right candidate.
Salary: Competitive, with perks that'll make you smile
Are you passionate about puddle jumping, finger painting, and building the best dens out of cushions? Do you believe that every day is an adventure waiting to happen? If yes – keep reading
About Us
At Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery, we believe childhood should be magical. We're a warm, welcoming, and creative setting where curiosity leads the way and every child is celebrated. We sing, we dance, we play, we learn – and we do it all with kindness, joy, and a LOT of sparkle.
We are a charity run setting, offering funded spaces for children aged 9 months to 4 years old. We are open Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year. Ofsted rated 'Good' September 2024. We have recently expanded our provision from a 38 place setting to a 52 place setting and created two new beautiful rooms.
We are located in the town center of Bury St Edmund's and are privileged to have Abbey gardens just on our doorstep. The natural surroundings that we find ourselves in enables us to enjoy regular walks, and outdoor learning as well as Forest school sessions.
We aim for all children to feel valued, respected and supported in a positive friendly community.
The Role
We're on the lookout for a brilliant Early Years Practitioner to join our fun-loving team. You'll be helping to create a safe, stimulating and exciting environment where little minds can explore, grow, and flourish.
You'll:
* Plan and deliver imaginative activities that support learning through play
* Work as part of a friendly, supportive team
* Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
* Help us turn everyday moments into magical memories
About You
You are:
* Minimum level 3 qualified in Childcare (or equivalent)
* Bursting with enthusiasm and ideas
* Patient, nurturing, and full of fun
* A great communicator with a team spirit and a big heart
What We Offer
* A supportive and caring team environment
* Ongoing training and development
* Staff socials, birthdays off, and other lovely perks including well-being Wednesdays and generous holiday allowance
* Free car parking and town center location
* Optional pension scheme
* Closed from Christmas Eve until January 2nd
* A chance to make a real difference in little lives every single day
Ready to bring your sparkle to our nursery? Apply now and let's create a world of wonder together
You will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
To apply, send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd be a perfect fit to:
Suitable candidates will be required to complete an application form as per our safer recruitment policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,809.50-£29,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 – 39 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person