Early Years Practitioner (full time)

Kidz Day Nursery Catterick; Middleham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's nursery in Middleham is seeking reliable and passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their friendly team. The successful candidate should have at least a Level 3 Early Years qualification and be able to engage in exciting learning opportunities for children. Responsibilities will include curriculum planning, ensuring child welfare, and maintaining a safe environment. The nursery values a community-focused approach and prioritizes safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Ability to plan, lead, and engage in learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Record children's care routines and daily development.
• Engage in curriculum planning.
• Work with parents and families.
• Ensure child welfare and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain a positive and safe environment daily.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Kidz Day Nursery is delighted heart of Middleham. this is a small family froeindly nursery we have close community liinks wit5h the local school on site.

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.

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