Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified

Salary: £26,000 – £27,600 per year

JOB TITLE: Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 qualified

LOCATION: Aldenham, Hertfordshire

TYPE OF ROLE: Full Time – Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 to 45 hours a week. Between the hours of 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm

Salary: £26,000 – £27,600per yeara year

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Outdoor nursery catering to ages 2 to 5 years old. Has another site in Hertfordshire

THE ROLE & BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

* Supporting children in their play, planning for children and tracking development against the EYFS;

* Working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the room and fulfilling the personal care needs of the children; and

* Work within the regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.

* A commitment to working in partnership with parents

* Experience of working with the EYFS and the ability to hit the ground running

* A can-do and enthusiastic attitude

* Experience of planning, observing, and recording children’s achievements

* Proven skills in positive behaviour management

* Excellent spoken and written English

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

* Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare qualification

* At least 1-2 years relevant experience

* Able to lead and manage professional childcare teams, to deliver high standards and results.

* Knowledge of Record Keeping and Key Worker Systems

* A rigorous understanding of the EYFS and the ability to fully implement all of it requirements

* A clear understanding of Ofsted’s requirements and current legislation

* Adaptable – able to work hands on and in an office setting

* Ability to write clear reports and communicate clearly in spoken and written form.

BENEFITS

* 20 days’ annual leave

* Annual staff wellbeing retreats to yoga and mindfulness retreat centres, steeped in nature anywhere from Wales to Belgium.

* Opportunity to work a week in our partner nursery just outside of Madrid.

* Career progression

* CPD programmers and connections to a wider team of educationalists, forest school practitioners and professionals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Be qualified in level 3 or above in childcare

by sending an up-to-date CV