Bank Staff – Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Location: Harpenden, St. Albans, Welwyn Garden City
Hours: Bank Staff – work hours may differ week to week
Salary: £Competitive
An exciting opportunity has become available for Nursery Bank Staff to join the Playschool Nursery team on a flexible working basis.
About Playschool Nursery
Playschool Nursery is an independent children’s nursery serving the local communities in Harpenden, St. Albans and Welwyn Garden City.
Our success of providing high standards of care and unique child development wouldn’t be possible without our team of expert carers and support staff. We value our team, and actively invest in building a supportive work environment that encourages learning and career progression from the get-go.
We are a growing family, we celebrate success, have fun, and love to recognise those who go above and beyond!
About the Role
This could be your perfect role if you are…
* Have a flexible approach to working hours and will happily travel between our local settings as required to provide cover in the event of staff sickness, holidays and general staff shortages.
* Hands on and proactive – you are able to work using your own initiative and take pride in your work.
* Full of smiles – attending nursery should be something all children look forward to, and you will play a big part in making sure each child feels at ease from the moment they arrive.
* Have a love for working with children – from singing songs on repeat, to laughing at jokes you don’t understand, you’ve been through it all, yet you still love what you do!
* A true team player – you are an active participant and will exhibit commitment to the team in working co-operatively and providing support to the other.
* Passionate about making a difference – there is no other job quite like this that gives you that rewarding feeling of helping others.
We Offer
As part of your employment with us, we promise…
* Flexible work arrangements
* Excellent working environment in a well-resourced nursery with a dedicated team of experienced carers
* Competitive salary
* Training and support to help you progress in your Childcare career
* Opportunities for future promotion/permanent position
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
To be a successful candidate, you will possess the following…
Skills and Knowledge:
* Practical knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards and curriculum
* Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience:
* Experience of working and caring for children under 5 within a nursery environment (Essential)
Qualifications:
* Full and relevant Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent (Essential)
* GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade A*-C or equivalent (Essential)
* Current Paediatric First Aid at Work Certificate (Essential)
How to Apply
If you have a genuine passion for Early Years Education and want to be part of our growing family, please apply by sending your CV.
NB: Children’s nursery care is a highly regulated sector and you will be required to obsessively follow company processes, policies and procedures to ensure our children’s safety and security. An Enhanced DBS check and Early Years references will be a compulsory part of the selection process.
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