Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioners

Creative Explorers Day nursery; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in London is seeking a Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner to join their team. You will support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment, work closely with families, and enjoy various employee benefits including childcare discounts. Applicants should have a relevant childcare qualification and a passion for early years education.

Benefits

Additional Day of Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Christmas Closure

50% Childcare Discount

Referral Bonus

Paid Sick Days

Company pension

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Development

Uniforms

Hardship fund

Parental days

Random acts of kindness

Summer and Christmas Parties

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience within an Early Years childcare setting.
• Experience as a Key Person.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's learning stages in line with the EYFS.
• Use online journal system to observe and extend children's learning.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to develop effective relationships

Creative abilities

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner

Job Description

Hello from Creative Explorers!

We are a fun, versatile and enthusiastic nursery spread across our Hornsey and Crouch end sites:

- Baby and Toddler - from birth to 3 years

- Preschool - from 3 to 5 years

We welcome families and employees from all over the world and value our unique differences and experiences.

We currently have over 50 employees (both full and part time) employed across the our sites and are looking to grow our teams further due to internal progression!

About the role

Creative Explorers is a busy nursery which aims to deliver high end childcare, in addition to highly skilled practitioners. We support our employees to be successful in their career paths and offer opportunities for progression into leadership roles.

We have a number of Level 2 and 3 Nursery Practitioner roles available across all the age groups and are keen to meet people with a strong childcare background who are looking for a new challenge!

The Nursery Practitioner will report directly to the Heads of the Rooms and also the Managers. They will work alongside them to ensure new and existing children and their families are supported throughout their nursery life.

Duties

We use a play based approach to children's learning and development in which you will undertake a Key Person role requiring you to:

• assess the different stages of your key children's learning in line with the EYFS
• use an online journal system called Famly in which you will be trained on how to observe, support and extend children's learning daily
• use your observations to plan appropriately for children using their current interests as guidance
• work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members to ensure a smooth transition from home to nursery

Skills and experience

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Creative abilities a plus!
• Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification or above
• At least 2 years experience within an Early Years childcare setting
• Experience as a Key Person

Culture

Creative Explorers puts fun at the heart of everything we do. We want our employees to enjoy coming into work each day and want to be part of a team that progresses and grows together.

Benefits of the Role

• Additional Day of Annual Leave: Enjoy an extra day of annual leave for each year of service, rewarding your dedication and commitment to the company (up to a maximum of 3 days)
• Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with peace of mind. If your birthday falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, we will offer you the next working day off.
• Christmas Closure: Embrace the festive spirit without work commitments. During the Christmas season, you won't be expected to work, allowing you to spend quality time with your loved ones.
• 50% Childcare Discount: As an early year’s teacher at our preschool nursery, you will receive a 50% childcare discount, supporting your family's needs while fostering a strong work-life balance.
• Referral Bonus: Your recommendations matter! Receive £200 for recommending a qualified early years practitioner to join our team. The candidate must complete six months of employment for you to qualify for the bonus.
• Paid Sick Days: At our nursery, we value long-term commitment. After three continuous years of service, the company rewards its employees with three paid sick days per year, ensuring your well-being and health are prioritized.
• Additional benefits
• Company pension
• Wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Development
• Uniforms
• Hardship fund
• Parental days
• Random acts of kindness
• Summer and Christmas Parties

We believe in nurturing not only the children in our care but also our dedicated team of educators. These benefits reflect our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment that values and appreciates its employees

Working Week

Monday - Friday, 07:30-18:00, 4 or 5 days per week

Location

This Job is located in Haringey, London.

The sites are located only a few minutes walk from Hornsey overground station. We are also accessible via the W3, 144, 41 and 91 buses.

We are also a 15 minute walk from Turnpike Lane underground station (Piccadilly Line).

Our Preschool and babies and toddlers Crouch end sites have a private car park which staff are able to utilise.

Skills/Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or above
• 2+ Years experience in an Early Years setting
• Key Person experience

Contact: Hana Hassanein

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£18.85 per hour

Expected hours: 7.30 – 18.00 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London N8 7BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person