*NURSERY NURSE - STEPPING STONES NURSERY *

MIChild Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a nurturing nursery in Stockport, where passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurses are sought to create a fun and safe environment for children. This role emphasizes the importance of safeguarding, promoting learning, and fostering strong relationships with parents. With exceptional benefits including a generous holiday package, career progression opportunities, and a supportive well-being program, this position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in early childhood education. Join a dedicated team and contribute to a bright future for young minds!

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Company incentives for attendance

Access to social recognition platform

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being program

Monthly staff treats

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be passionate with a high standard of care for children.
• Firm understanding of EYFS Statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise safeguarding of all children and staff.
• Promote a fun, high-quality environment for children.
• Ensure welfare and learning development requirements are met.

Skills

Early Years Education

Childcare

Safeguarding

EYFS Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

**JOINING BONUS £300** T&C apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery nurses to work in our beautiful Stockport based nursery, Stepping Stones day nursery.

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in Early Years and you have a genuine interest in working with children, then this is the role for you!

Company benefits:

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
  
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Exclusive access to a social recognition platform where you could receive vouchers, discounts and cash back on local shopping sites, supermarkets, restaurants, holidays and lots more!!
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
  
• Monthly Staff Treats
  
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
  
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
  
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
• Free branded staff uniform
  
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
  
• Employer contribution to pension scheme

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent.
• Must be passionate and possess a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children attending the setting.
• To have a can do attitude and be adaptable to the needs of the nursery and company.
• To have a firm and broad understanding of the EYFS Statutory requirements and how to implement these.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prioritise the safeguarding of all children, staff and families that have access to the setting.
• To promote a fun, high quality environment for all children in our care.
• Ensuring the Welfare and Learning development requirements of all children are met at all times.
• To confidently and respectfully work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for the health and safety of the nursery.
• Ensure all children are clean, loved and happy at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures set out by the company.
• Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
• Take pride in the delivery of exciting and age appropriate activities.
• To confidently carry out planning, observations and next steps for your key group.
• To ensure mealtimes is a time of pleasant social sharing.
• To fully comply with our Confidentiality policy.
• To fully understand and promote the company’s Ethos and Core Values.
• To be a key player to ensure the nursery receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities such as Ofsted.
• To use initiative at all times

Salary

Up to £13.00 per hour depending on experience

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