Nursery Nurse / Room Leader

TN United Kingdom; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Nursery Practitioners and Room Leaders. This fulfilling role involves caring for children from 3 months to preschool age, ensuring their individual needs are met in a nurturing environment. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions, you will lead a team, engage with children, and create imaginative activities. The nursery offers a supportive atmosphere with various benefits, including discounts and awards for long service. If you have a love for childcare and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards

Annual Christmas party

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

50% staff discount on childcare

Discounts at 1,500 retailers

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent required.
• Understanding of EYFS and ability to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Build relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Team Leadership

EYFS Knowledge

Planning and Observation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Level 2 Qualification in Childcare

Job description

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Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment?

Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination? If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application!

We are currently seeking people who are passionate about childcare to join our team as a Nursery practitioner and a Room Leader:

This is an exciting and fulfilling role that incorporates lots of variety. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to pre-school age. You’ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs.

This role is open to those with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, and we may consider those with a Level 2 qualification. Full time (40 hours) and Part time (20 hours, 11am-3pm) required. We are also recruiting for qualified Nursery Nurses to join our Supply Team.

Salary up to £27,955 per annum

You’re an able and enthusiastic leader, a people person who can communicate well with others at all levels, from employees to young children. With previous experience of leading a team, you’ll have an excellent understanding of all standards and requirements that our nursery needs to comply with, including the EYFS, Ofsted and Health and Safety.

Salary up to £28,932 per annum

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.
• Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.
• Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.
• Making sure every working day is fun!

Your qualifications and experience:

• Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities.
• To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.