Full Job Description
Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are recruiting for a Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery in West London.
Position Details:
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with a variety of shifts between 7:30am-6pm.
- Salary: £25,033 - £27,212 dependent on experience.
About Us:
- Established our Northwood branch in July 2019 and expanded twice since then.
- Eastcote is our second branch.
- We offer in-house training and support for further courses to enhance staff knowledge.
- Significant room for career progression with a focus on upskilling our team.
- Our beautiful building has 5 classrooms across 2 floors.
What We Offer:
- Up to 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
- One extra days holiday per year of service.
- Additional holiday for your birthday.
- 5 paid sick days per year after 1 year of service.
- Employee of the month reward.
- Christmas bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Free uniform.
- Three paid staff inset days per year.
- Complimentary team-building activities and staff events.
- Staff childcare discount.
- Paid DBS, with a requirement to pay £13 annually for the Update Service.
A Typical Day Includes:
- Supporting the room leader in leading the room, motivating the team, and stepping up in the room leader's absence.
- Ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the setting facility.
- Keeping developmental records for your key group up to date.
- Collaborating with colleagues to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for all children.
- Developing an attractive and stimulating range of equipment, activities, and displays.
- Maintaining confidentiality on matters relating to work within the setting.
- Ensuring the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and welfare.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Supporting the management team in meeting Ofsted standards, including EYFS.
- Striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
- Keeping up to date with legislation in early education and ensuring compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Familiarizing yourself with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
- Leading a team and raising practice standards daily.
- Delegating tasks to ensure the smooth running of the room.
- Sharing creative ideas and involving your team in classroom decision-making.
- Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and secure bonds with the children.
What We Ask From You:
- A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years.
- Previous experience in an early years setting.
- Ability to be a positive role model for your team.
- Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion, motivation, and the ability to work well within a team.
- Adaptability to a fun and inspiring working environment.
- Good ICT skills.
- A current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral program
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School Type:
- Day nursery
**Work Location:** In person
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner ready to take on a senior role, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.