Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre School is a modern nursery with a big spacious garden located near Marlow town. We have long-standing members of staff who are friendly and knowledgeable. We have a car park outside of the nursery and there is also street parking available.
We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our growing team and provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
This role is working 40 hours per week, with various shift patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery, which are 7:30am-6:30pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term-time only role. You will need to have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification. Salary is £25,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
As Nursery Practitioner, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
* Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
* Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
* Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
* Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
* Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
* Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments, and regularly review company policies and procedures.
As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
* Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
* Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
* Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Benefits:
* Annual leave starts at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays.
* Annual pay review to ensure competitive salary.
* Team fun days and award events to thank and celebrate our wonderful teams.
* 50% off nursery fees for our team member’s children and up to 25% for grandchildren/friends/families.
* Employee assistance helpline offering confidential counselling and advisory service from qualified and trained experts 24/7.
* Exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.
Vacancy Reference: SL7 1DL
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