**NURSERY NURSE - TEDDIES NURSERY**

MiChild Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. This role involves providing exceptional care and education to children in a nurturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring children's welfare, promoting fun and engaging activities, and working closely with families to support their development. With a strong emphasis on staff well-being and career progression, this innovative firm offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in early childhood education and enjoy a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being programme

Monthly Staff Treats

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare.
• Passionate and adaptable to nursery needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of children, staff, and families.
• Promote a fun, high-quality environment for children.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.

Skills

Passion for working with children

High standard of care

Adaptability

Understanding of EYFS requirements

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team in our Teddies 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
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, 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 as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs, 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 are 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.

Experience

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Salary

From £12.00 per hour

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