Job description
This new and modern nursery, open for just six weeks, is rapidly growing and seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team. Our nursery caters to children aged 2-5 years, providing a nurturing environment that fosters holistic development, independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Our bright and spacious, hall-based facility includes a beautiful outdoor space for the children to explore and enjoy.
This nursery is located just a 10 minute walk from Grays train station and has free parking on site. The nursery is open from 8am - 6pm all year round and closes between Christmas and New Year.
You will be joining a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team are stable, happy and enthusiastic about creating amazing experiences for the children within their care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic person, who can work closely within a growing team. You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.
Duties include:
1. Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
2. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
3. Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
4. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
5. Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
6. Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
7. Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
8. Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
9. Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - desirable
10. Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
Benefits:
11. Annual leave starts at 24 days
12. Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
13. Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams
14. Lunch provided at time
15. Uniform provided
16. Free Parking
17. Career Progression
18. Pension Scheme
19. Training opportunities