*£1,000 welcome bonus for joining our team! Are you passionate about caring for children? We're looking for a full time, qualified nursery practitioner to join our team at Peterborough's longest running nursery!*
Each day, you will be making a difference to children’s lives as your support them to learn, play and grow. No two days will be the same as you work in the room with the children, using your experience to care for them, track their progress and plan fun activities to support their development.
You should have a good knowledge of the EYFS, be self-motivated and imaginative.
*You must have* *a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification in early years/childcare *(please note, Health and Social Care is not a relevant qualification for this role).
If you are successful, you'll receive a £1,000 welcome bonus upon completing your probation period. (We'd prefer to spend our recruitment budget on you rather than agency fees! Our welcome bonus is for qualified staff joining us on permanent contracts.)
This is for a full time position of 41.25 hours per week, throughout the year.
You will be working in our friendly nursery with a team dedicated to giving children the best start to life.
*Your day to day responsibilities in this role will include:*
* Supported supervision of children aged 0-4.
* Supervising and monitoring the safety of the children.
* Feeding and changing the children, as needed.
* Planning day to day activities.
* Building strong relationships with parents.
* Keeping records of children’s progress, routines, and interests.
*Desired Skills*
* Good communication skills
* Ability to communicate on a variety of levels - between parents, children and colleagues
* Awareness of safeguarding
* Willingness to learn
*Desired personal qualities*
* Genuine desire to work in the children sector
* Have a good sense of humor
* Ability to work under pressure
* Friendly and outgoing
* Patient
* Passion for the outdoors
*Why work with us?*
* Competitive salary above minimum wage
* Company pension contributions.
* Guaranteed holiday allowance.
* PlayTime - our staff benefit scheme. Save hundreds of pounds per year when shopping by using our discounts scheme.
* Staff appreciation events throughout the year.
* We will work with you to provide the training that you need to progress your career.
* Option of a free hot lunch each day.
* Uniform and outdoor coat provided.
* On site parking available.
* Birthday off work - paid
* Guaranteed week off at Christmas
* 4 day week working option available
We take safeguarding seriously, so the successful candidate will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Application question(s):
* Do you have a relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years? (Please note, health and social care is not a relevant qualification)
* When would you be able to start if successful?
Work Location: In person