Nursery Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare provider in Burgess Hill is seeking a qualified nursery practitioner to join their enthusiastic team. You will be expected to provide high-quality care for children while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and progression. The company offers a range of benefits including a birthday off, childcare discounts, and a referral bonus, all in a caring atmosphere focused on children's welfare.

Benefits

Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

40% childcare discount for qualified staff

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a nursery setting.
• Preferred management experience of 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Join a lovely team and provide care for children.
• Participate in training and development for progression.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Love for working with children

Education

Level 2 nursery practitioner qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a nursery practitioner. You must be qualified to a minimum of a level 2 nursery practitioner qualification to apply. As we prepare for our September intake of children, we are looking for Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioners. We are currently recruiting for qualified practitioners to join our lovely team. The qualities that we are looking for are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and have a true love of working with children. Our ethos is the ‘children are at the heart of every decision that we make’ and this is followed through at every level of the company.

What we offer

• We only employ warm, friendly staff – which makes the nursery teams lovely places to work
• We use In the Moment Planning, so no written plans to write. We don\u2019t do written observations either. We try and aim for as little paperwork as possible.
• We offer training and progression for all staff looking to progress to Room Leader roles and above. Our hugely successful Leadership Training Programme has a great track record of creating fantastic leaders.
• All of our rooms are air-conditioned to make pleasant working environment
• Refer a friend bonus for qualified staff of £500

If you are still reading this and feel that you would be a good fit for our team, please apply and we will be in touch.

We have been rated Top 20 Mid-Size Nursery Group Of 2024 by Day Nurseries UK

Benefits

• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Working pattern to include day off each week
• Monthly staff appreciation award and the chance to win £50
• Career opportunities: Ongoing development and early years quality training and mentoring
• Working with a large, friendly team in a growing company
• Closed at Christmas
• 40% childcare discount for qualified staff
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Job details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Experience and qualifications

• Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery 1 year, Nursery experience 1 year, Childcare 1 year, Management 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)