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Thrive Childcare & Education

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Practitioner for its Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten. This role is vital in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5, leading a team of dedicated nursery practitioners. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early years education and strong leadership skills, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Join a growing team that values personal progression and offers numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and wellness initiatives. If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives and enjoy the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off
Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts
Cash Health Plans
High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
Long Service Awards
Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards

Qualifications

  • Level 3 qualified or above in Early Years education.
  • Strong leadership skills and passion for childcare.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the nursery and lead a team.
  • Ensure high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Passion for Early Years Education
Nurturing Environment Commitment

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

Lead Practitioner

Required at:

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten!

From £13.50 to £13.75 Per Hour

40 Hours Per Week

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Room Leader because to our children, you're a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

  • Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
  • Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
  • Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
  • Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
  • Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
  • Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
  • High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
  • Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
  • Long Service Awards
  • Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
  • Personal Progression Career Opportunities
  • PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About The Role:

As a Room Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our childcare setting, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the daily operation of the nursery. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for early years education, and a commitment to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive!

Essential Criteria:

As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified or above in correlation to the government guidelines. This role is great for anybody who is a current Qualified Practitioner, and is looking for their next opportunity in the Early Years industry.

A Little About Us:

Musselburgh Nature Kindergarten is situated on the Esk Riverbank of Musselburgh. We are committed to being an environmentally friendly nursery, making changes wherever we can in order to make the world a cleaner place! We are a registered ECO-Nursery and are committed to teaching our children about their environment and the effect we have on it in our day-to-day lives. As a Lead Practitioner at Musselburgh, you will love the outdoors and spending time with our wonderful children rummaging through leaves and finding the hidden gems that nature holds!

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We're growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individuals' potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first every time, Deliver every day with passion, Be a positive role model, Teamwork

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