Childcare Practitioner

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre.

We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Childcare Practitioner to join their “Outstanding” Nursery on a permanent basis. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourage new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth.

As a Childcare Practitioner, you will thrive at creating an engaging, fun, and safe environment for the children. You will set up and tidy away planned activities, provide developmental updates to parents and work closely with your key children to ensure the progression of their learning and development.

The successful candidate will have experience within an Early Years setting, hold a Level 2 (or above) childcare qualification, and have experience of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

If you are a motivated and passionate Childcare Practitioner and are keen to work alongside a team of dedicated staff, then this is a great opportunity to work for a reputable employer with fantastic benefits and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Hold a Level 2 or above childcare qualification.
• Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to create an engaging and stimulating environment.
• Ability to form and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional completed training courses are desirable.

Benefits

• A salary of £20,100 – £22,600 dependent on skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts including: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off)
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.
• £1000 referral bonus.
• 50% discounted nursery fees.
• Free lunches.
• Free use of the fitness suite.
• Free uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year.

As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings.  The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School’s success and ambition for the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

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