Do you enjoy a cup of tea? Making mud pies? Travelling to a distant land on an adventure? Going back in time to a land of dinosaurs, finding out about them, maybe even creating a new world for them to live in? If you answered yes then a job in our setting will be just right for you.
Little Explorers Eastry are looking for new members of staff to create a fabulous, brand new nursery team. We will be catering for children aged from 3 months up to the age of 11, as we will be providing nursery care and wraparound care for school aged children. We have a fantastic building with lots of exciting outdoor space for our children to explore.
The nursery will be opening in January 2025 and is owned by two qualified teachers who have a passion for giving children the very best start in life. We are recruiting for a variety of roles including breakfast and after school club assistants, nursery practitioners, room leaders, deputy manager and manager. Please get in touch if you would be interested in any of these roles.
The nursery will be operational Monday – Friday all year round. We will close for a Christmas break, during which staff use some of their holiday entitlement. We will provide a safe and stimulating environment whilst nurturing the children’s learning and development. We will follow the EYFS curriculum guidance and our own curriculum which our new team will develop together.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring that our curriculum is implemented, through imaginative, creative and child-led initiatives.
* Taking on the role of key worker for your designated children.
* Working in partnership with parents by providing effective feedback on their child’s learning and holding one to one meetings.
* Contributing positively to the culture and reputation of the nursery.
* Adhering to nursery policies and procedures which includes the safeguarding and health and safety of all children.
Requirements:
* Experience in the role of a Nursery Practitioner.
* A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education or equivalent is desirable.
* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
* An understanding of safeguarding procedures.
* A passion for working with children under 5 years old.
* Experience of working with 'In The Moment Planning' would be preferable.
* Be available to work between the hours of 7.45 - 6pm Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 3 days per week. (You will not work these hours every day.)
Please contact us if you would like any more information or if you would like to look around the nursery. A job description and application form are also available by email request. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you do not hold a level 2 or 3 qualification and may be interested in an apprenticeship please email us your CV and tell us a bit about yourself.
If you are an experienced, qualified practitioner looking for a role with more responsibility and higher pay, please email us to see what we have available. We would also love to hear from anyone who may be interested in working at our breakfast and after school club.
***We are holding an open day on Saturday 2nd November between 2pm and 4pm. Please feel free to drop in to have a look round and a chat.***
Little Explorers Eastry Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Early years qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Nursery Practitioner
Expected start date: 06/01/2025
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