Deputy Room Leader

Little Green Rascals; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's nursery in Bishopthorpe is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment and deliver engaging play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS along with 1-2 years experience. Enjoy benefits such as 31 days of holiday, free childcare for the first month, and discounts through Perkbox. A commitment to supporting children's development and being a team player is essential.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare based on hours worked

31 days of holiday

Access to training and courses

Perkbox discounts

1 paid volunteer day

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Nursery Practitioner role.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Support day-to-day running of the nursery.

Skills

Early Years Education

Play-based Activity Planning

Child Development Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

Based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four beautiful rooms, each lovingly restored to preserve their original features. Outside our nursery, we offer three beautiful gardens and onsite Forest School. We have a home from home feel and strive to create an enabling environment that our Rascals thrive in. As part of our ethos all of our food is organic and made daily on site by our kitchen team to provide healthy and fresh meals for both the children and staff. We also have our own Out of School and Holiday Club attached to our local school which has various arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy along with plenty of outdoor adventures to keep children engaged! We also have our very own dog; Mabel who is training to be a Therapy dog for children. She does two days a week and loves snuggles with the both the Staff and the children!

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with 1-2 years experience in a Nursery Practitioner role.

Benefits

• Free childcare for the first month and a 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays and closure over Christmas! Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Pay: up to £26,728 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week).
• Working hours: Monday to Friday - 38 hours over 4 days from 8am to 6pm with 1 weekday off.
• Location: Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery & Out of School Club, Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE