Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bellingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Bellingham is seeking an experienced Early Years Educator for a permanent role. The candidate must have a Diploma in Pre-School Practice or NVQ Level 3 and at least 2 years of experience working with children aged 0-5. This role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package, working 36 hours from Monday to Thursday with 8 weeks of holiday per year.

Benefits

8 weeks holiday per year

Very competitive salary

Attractive benefit scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a nursery with children aged 0-5.
• Good mental and physical health.
• Must not carry any previous criminal convictions related to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care and education for pre-school children from 2 to 5 years.
• Encourage parental involvement in nursery activities.

Skills

Understanding of children's development

Ability to contribute to nursery curriculum

Good IT skills

Commitment to equal opportunities

Ability to write clear reports

Education

Diploma in Pre-School Practice or NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are situated a short 5 min. walk away from Bellingham Station with it’s links into the City, North London and Victoria. We have bike racks on our premises and parking in the surrounding streets is free.

The Kindergartens are open for 44 weeks a year. We are closed in August, and two weeks over Christmas and Easter. We are open during half terms.

Job Description

Early Years Educator, permanent role

• Branch Bellingham Green: 15b Bellingham Green, SE6 3HQ
• Salary: £25.000 - £28.000, depending on qualification and experience
• Responsible to: Manager
• Responsible for: Pre-school children
• Purpose of the job: To provide safe, high quality care and education for pre-school children from 2 – 5 years

Essential Criteria

• Diploma in Pre-School Practice, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent education
• At least 2 years’ experience in working in a nursery with children aged 0-5
• Sound understanding of children’s development from 0-5 years and good understanding of children's needs
• Ability to contribute to the nursery curriculum
• Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity
• Ability to write clear reports in English
• Good IT skills (word, excel, nursery system, eMail system)
• Good mental and physical health
• Ability to carry children, equipment and resources
• Must not carry any previous criminal convictions in the context of child care

Benefits

• 36-hour working work from Mondays to Thursdays
• 8 weeks holiday per year
• Very competitive salary
• Very attractive benefit scheme