Nursery Officer

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG paid

Induction & Learning

Wellbeing programme

National Living Wage (18-22)

Pension contributions

Paid holidays

Paid breaks

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is seeking an experienced Nursery Officer to join a busy, nurturing team. You will provide a caring service for children, ensuring safety and high standards of welfare, in a welcoming nursery environment.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted guidance, and practical experience delivering quality learning opportunities for under-fives. You should be energetic, flexible, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted guidance.
• Proven practical experience implementing quality learning opportunities for under-fives.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, stimulating environment throughout the day.
• Plan, organise and supervise a wide range of indoor and outdoor play activities.
• Observe and monitor children’s progress and development.
• Record progress and liaise with parents regularly to maintain strong relationships.
• Operate the Key Worker system and build positive relationships with families.
• Encourage self-motivation, exploration and cooperative play among children.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We require an experienced qualified Nursery Officer within a happy and dedicated well established nursery team. The main responsibility of this role is to provide a caring service in the welfare of individual children effectively, safely and to a high standard.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure a warm, safe and stimulating environment throughout the day
• Plan, organise and participate in the provision and supervision of a wide range of play activities both in and out of doors
• Observe and monitor children’s progress
• Record and update children's progress and development and liaise with parent/carer on a regular basis maintaining effective working relationships
• To operate the "Key Worker" system and establish positive relationships with key children and their parents/carers.
• To encourage children to be self-motivated, eager to experience the world and self-confidence to play and learn together co-operatively.

All post offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

About You

you will be passionate about working with children, watching them develop under your care within a reputable nursery. You will be a driven and committed individual with a child centred approach with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years education or equivalent.

We are looking for someone with good knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance and knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities to the under-fives and be flexible in the age ranges they work with.

The nursery is a busy and exciting environment with a fantastic outside area therefore this role will suit someone who is energetic and enthusiastic. You will have good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure. We are looking for someone with a flexible approach and a strong attention to detail.

Working for Us

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is the management company responsible for the operation and regulation of all Nazareth Houses and Nurseries We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Aged 18-22 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate
• Pension contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid breaks
• Free onsite parking