Nursery Practitioner

Coombe House School; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive CPD opportunities

Competitive professional development

Job summary

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery is seeking a committed Qualified Nursery Practitioner for a permanent, full-time, term-time only role. The successful candidate will join a supportive nursery team delivering high-quality early years provision and supporting children’s development through play-based learning.

Essential: Level 3 Early Years qualification and Paediatric First Aid. Experience in a team and strong communication skills are valued, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification essential.
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate essential.
• First aid trained or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years provision and play-based learning.
• Support children's development and foster positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and work with nursery/school team to raise pupil achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Parent communication

Record keeping

Calm under pressure

Organisation

Activity planning

Team player

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Qualified Nursery Practitioner on a permanent, full-time, term-time only basis.

The role forms part of our friendly and caring nursery team delivering high-quality early years provision and supporting children's development through play-based learning while fostering positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have a genuine passion for early years
• you are a practitioner who is committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children
• you are a team member with good communication skills and a clear vision for excellence
• you have a full and relevant level 3 Early Years qualification

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who places our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification essential
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate essential
• Or a willingness to complete

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writing essential
• Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential
• Ability to organise fun and stimulating activities essential
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the nursery and school team essential
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role essential
• Experience of establishing positive relationships with children essential

Experience of working in a team

• Experience of working successfully as part of a team essential

Experience/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to working with young children essential
• Demonstrable understanding of children's development essential
• Demonstrable understanding of the Early Year's Foundation Stage essential

First aid trained, or willingness to become so

Glenleigh Park is a school that can offer exceptional professional development opportunities, high levels of support and the chance to make a real difference to pupils’ outcomes. We work closely with other schools in our Trust and there are many opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other. Glenleigh Park is a fun, exciting and supportive place to work. We set ourselves ambitious targets and know these can be achieved by working together.

In our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2023) we were praised for our welcoming and inclusive community ethos. That is reflected in the warm, trusting relationships between staff, pupils and parents. The report said that “staff deeply care about pupils’ well-being and provide bespoke support to enable them to thrive.

Contact Information

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery
Gunters Lane
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4ED

Emily Sturt
[e-mail]

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.