Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Penge (SE20)
£27.5-£29k salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
*Part-time roles available (3 days per week) for the right candidate*
We are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an independent, friendly, family-run nursery in Penge. This unique and spacious nursery has four different classrooms and offers an amazing outdoor space with a 140ft garden! Whether it's physical, theatrical or mindful, this setting provides children with a well resourced space to play and enhance their imaginations…
Located between Crystal Palace, Sydenham and Beckenham, the successful candidate will join a welcoming and supportive team who are passionate about delivering high quality education and keeping their communities at the heart of what they do.
The organisation offer great staff benefits, including:
* Continuous training and ongoing support
* 20 days annual leave plus 3 additional days over Christmas Closure
* Discounted or free food options
* Free uniform
* Childcare
* Company Pension Scheme
* Staff incentives and events
* Health & wellbeing programme
You will need:
* A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
* At least 12 months experience working in an Early Years setting
* Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding, child protection policies and procedures
* A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum
* The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with key children and parents
* A passion for planning and delivering activities to meet the needs of the children
* Knowledge of Forest School curriculum with a passion for the outdoors is desirable
* A highly enthusiastic attitude, be self motivated and the ability to use own initiative
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Experience of writing informative observations and developmental reports
* Enhanced DBS check
* Paediatric First Aid Certificate