Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Activate Learning; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner for their nursery in Banbury. The role involves implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and supporting children's development. Ideal candidates will have relevant childcare qualifications and experience, and will join a supportive team with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Company benefits including free eye tests

Continuous opportunities for professional growth

Tailored induction and development programs

Teacher and Local Government pension schemes

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible working options

Annual incremental salary progression

On-site facilities including free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years.
• Up to date knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum preferred.
• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Support planning and preparation of activities for children's needs.
• Work with staff in a friendly nursery team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to high quality childcare

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

About the role: Early Years Practitioner

The Hobby Horse Nursery is part of the Banbury and Bicester College, and we are now looking for a permanent, full-time practitioner to join our friendly nursery team.

You will work with the staff in the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and support the planning and preparation of activities to meet the physical, educational, personal social and emotional needs of the children who attend the nursery.

We provide childcare for up to 62 children a day, between the ages of three months to 5 years.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week.

What do you need to be successful as an Early Years Practitioner at Activate Learning?

About you:

• You will have experience of working with children from 3 months to 5 years.
• You will need either a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent to apply for this role.
• Up to date knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum is preferred, but not essential.
• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

You will also have excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing high quality childcare, and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development. This could be an excellent role for an experienced nursery nurse to join our wonderful team, or a newly qualified childcare professional to develop their experience.

We are a great team so if you'd like an informal chat with Helen Collins (Nursery Manager) prior to applying, please do get in touch with us.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.