Nursery Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their nurturing team in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to create stimulating environments that support children's growth and development. With a focus on hands-on experiences and a commitment to safety, you'll work collaboratively to enhance the learning journey of each child. The nursery boasts excellent transport links and a supportive atmosphere, making it an ideal place for both children and staff. Join a team that values personal growth and offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and paid training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days Annual Leave

Employment Assistance Programme

Sovereign Healthcare Programme

Paid Training

High street Discounts

Star of the moment awards

Enhanced discounted childcare

Annual awards ceremony

Flexibility to work around life commitments

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in providing stimulating environments for children's development.
• Ability to enhance children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Create purposeful experiences and resources for children.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children and staff.
• Support team members and meet curriculum requirements.

Skills

Early Childhood Development

Curriculum for Excellence

Team Collaboration

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Education

Level 3 / SCQF 7 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our growing Nursery at Pied Piper, Shawlands, working with Pre-school. Working a 38 hr working week, salary is up to £28,513 depending on experience and qualifications, with loads of benefits. Great transport links to this Nursery.

Part of the CC Nurseries Group, our nursery is ideally situated in a quiet area close to Shawlands train station and Shawlands shopping centre. This location allows us to offer a quiet and calming space for children to explore at their own pace. At Pied Piper, our caring and passionate team believe in nurturing children with real-life, hands-on experiences with outdoor resources where possible. We offer an extensive outdoor area with a unique and inspiring sensory shed and creative studio, giving children of all ages the opportunity to discover and experiment as they learn and grow. We understand each child is different and we want to provide children with a unique experience that works for them, supported by our quality team, resources, and environment.

CC Nurseries offers enriched working environments and opportunities for further qualifications and career progression.

Requirements

As an Early Childhood Developer, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor always
• Work within a team to support all children and team members within your room
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the Curriculum for Excellence are met
• You will need to have a Level 3 / SCQF 7 Early Years Qualification

Benefits include:

• 30 days Annual Leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Xmas Closure
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Sovereign Healthcare Programme (join after 3 months of employment)
• Paid Training - £10 paid to you for every non-mandatory training course completed and passed on Noodle and Azilo
• High street Discounts
• Star of the moment awards – be recognised in the moment
• Enhanced discounted childcare, minimum of a 60% discount for nursery employees
• Annual awards ceremony
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done