Montessori Nursery Practitioner - Outdoor Learning & Growth

Grandir UK Limited; White Colne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holiday shutdown

Flexible hours

Childcare discount

Refer a friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay

Life insurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Pippins Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School in Colchester is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Set on a working farm in White Colne near Colchester, the setting offers a supportive, nature‑inspired environment with an Ofsted rating of Good and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Pippins Montessori Day Nursery and Forest School in Colchester is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Set on a working farm in White Colne near Colchester, the setting offers a supportive, nature‑inspired environment with an Ofsted rating of Good and opportunities for professional growth.