What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to work in a nursery which is part of a national academy Trust, focused on seeking to improve the life chances of all the children we serve?
Are you looking for a permanent role in the Banbury area?
Do you want more support, great benefits and wider opportunities?
Is it important to you to work in a small team that pull together to ensure that children thrive?
If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
At NOA’s Ark Nursery we are looking for a permanent Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As part of United Learning we make it our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone' – children, staff, parents and the wider community.
You will be qualified level 3 or above, have a strong understanding of EYFS curriculum along with a genuine passion to work with children. You will also actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting, ensuring nursery policies and procedures are observed at all times.
You will benefit from a generous salary, access to the Local Government Pension scheme, 26 days holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, as well as many other additional perks.
Important details:
• £24,622 per annum
• This is an all-year-round role, 38 hours per week. You will be required to work 8am - 6pm on 4 days with a day off in the week, alternatively the hours can be worked over 5 days.
• Permanent contract
• Local Government Pension Scheme
What the school offers its staff
Additional Benefits:
• Access to over 250 exclusive benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, money off your weekly shop, high street purchases and meals out.
• Continuing Professional Development options, tailored to your needs.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Free confidential advice and support is accessible through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
• Free parking on site.
• Guaranteed personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
You will have:
• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working in a Nursery setting or similar.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Knowledge of the EYFS and its practical application within a childcare setting
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• An enthusiastic, flexible, can-do attitude and willing to learn
Are you the new member of our team we have been searching for? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
North Oxfordshire Academy ensures a whole school approach to safeguarding. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpins all relevant aspects of process and policy development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).