Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner

Banana Moon Franchise; Grendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

4 day working week

Internal and external training

Bupa 24 Helpline Support

Annual award evening

Job summary

Banana Moon Franchise in Grendon is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will enhance the care and education of young children, possessing or willing to pursue a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare. This full-time role offers a 4-day working week, allowing time for work-home balance. Key responsibilities include effective communication, managing daily activities, and engaging children in educational tasks. Benefits include internal training, competitive salary, and additional support services.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant level 2/3 early years qualification as per Department of Education.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment.
• Preferred: Paediatric 12h first aid certificate and one year's post qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting.
• Provide excellent childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Level 2/3 early years qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in providing high-quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. We are preferably looking for a professional who has a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare but would consider an unqualified candidate with the right experience and who is willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full time position would give you the opportunity of working up to full time hours (40 per week) over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-home life balance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting
• Provide excellent childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities

Requirements

A full and relevant level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education.

• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Satisfactory references that cover the last 5 years of employment
• Satisfactory responses to our staff suitability declaration
• (Preferred) Paediatric 12h first aid certificate, safeguarding training, qualification and one year's post qualifying experience
• Proficient in English language, both spoken and written

If you are a dedicated Nursery Practitioner with a love for nurturing young minds, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on children's early years development.

Benefits

• Great location near shops, library and park (scope for trips out!)
• Employee rewards gateway
• Bespoke curriculum which reduces paperwork and allows you to spend more time with the children
• Internal and external training
• Competitive salaries
• Annual award evening (Called Midnight Moon)
• 4 day working week
• Bupa 24 Helpline Support