Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Grendon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Grendon seeks a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality care and education for young children. This full-time role offers a 4-day working week, enabling a balanced work-life while making a positive impact on children's early development. Candidates should possess a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, with opportunities for training for unqualified applicants.

Benefits

Employee rewards gateway

Bespoke curriculum reducing paperwork

Internal and external training opportunities

Competitive salaries

Annual award evening (Midnight Moon)

4-day working week

Bupa 24/7 Helpline Support

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Open to unqualified candidates with relevant experience.
• Willingness to complete qualification while working.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery.
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities.

Skills

Communication

Childcare safety

Engagement in activities

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 prefer candidates with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, but we are also open to unqualified candidates with the right experience who are willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full-time position offers the opportunity to work up to 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-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 relevant Level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department for Education
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment
• Satisfactory responses to our staff suitability declaration
• (Preferred) Paediatric 12-hour first aid certificate, safeguarding training, relevant qualification, and one year's post-qualifying experience
• Proficient in English, 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 development.

• Great location near shops, library, and park (scope for trips out!)
• Employee rewards gateway
• Bespoke curriculum reducing paperwork to spend more time with children
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Annual award evening (Midnight Moon)
• 4-day working week
• Bupa 24/7 Helpline Support