Early Years Practitioner (full time)

Kidz Day Nursery Catterick; Hipswell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Catterick is excited to hire passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their experienced team. Candidates should possess a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and have the ability to create engaging learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include curriculum planning, collaborating with parents, and ensuring child welfare and safety. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fun, supportive setting with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Must design and implement engaging learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is necessary.
• Understanding of child welfare and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum based activities.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and families.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

Skills

Reliable

Passionate

Motivated

Team work

Education

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Kidz Day Nursery is delighted to announce we have opened our 4th nursery in the heart of Catterick Garrison, close to all the local amenities and public transport links.

We have an exciting opportunity for reliable, passionate and motivated Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly and experienced team.

We strive to provide a challenging, fun and home‑from‑home environment for our team, the children in our care and their families.

Our nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The successful candidate must have a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and must be able to plan, lead and engage in exciting learning opportunities inside and outside with knowledge of the EYFS.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key worker responsibilities (We use an Online Learning Journal system to record the children's care routines and daily development. This takes the time away from paperwork and gives you back the time with the children.)

• Curriculum planning
• Team work
• Parent and family partnerships
• Care and pitching in to support the smooth and professional operation of the nursery
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis