Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Essex is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for maternity cover. The role involves caring for children and ensuring they receive rich, stimulating experiences appropriate for their development stage. Candidates should have Level 2 or above in Early Years and a passion for high-quality childcare. This position offers numerous benefits including bonuses, generous annual leave, and remote GP appointments.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back for medical procedures

Certification as a Great Place To Work

Qualifications

• Possess Level 2 or above in Early Years.
• Experience in promoting high-quality childcare practices.
• Ability to support and prepare children's activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for and support children's needs.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.

Skills

Level 2 or above in Early Years

High standards of quality

Effective day-to-day management

Mentoring students and un-qualified staff

Job description

Overview

Our Pippins Montessori and Forest School Day Nursery in White Colne, East of Braintree District, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner (Maternity cover) with Level 2 or above in Early Years to join our team. You'll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

PLEASE NOTE: this is to cover maternity leave.

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• 'Wellbeing Day' - an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100's of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Prepare and support children's activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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