Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a Level 3 Practitioner for its Stratford-upon-Avon nursery. Duties include providing outstanding care and education, working with children aged birth to 5 years, and collaborating with parents. The role offers a recognition bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and development opportunities. Join this nurturing environment to contribute to children's learning and well-being.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus birthday off

75% off nursery fees

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Onsite Parking

Employee mentoring programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education is essential.
• Experience in childcare settings is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences for children.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Assess and report on children's progress.
• Work in partnership with parents.

Skills

Caring and nurturing approach

Ability to create learning experiences

Teamwork and collaboration

Passionate about child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Footsteps Stratford-upon-Avon Nursery

Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus ( Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

Our beautiful home from home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (February 2024), offers a comforting, warm and inviting environment providing quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues. You will offer exceptional care and education to children, creating a fun and nurturing setting that inspires the children around you. We create a joyful and caring environment that encourages children to learn and grow. One day they might imagine being a pirate, and the next day, they could be a mermaid. Every day is a new adventure.

Join Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Stratford-upon-Avon with a wealth of opportunities for progression and professional development within our growing chain of nurseries with a wealth of opportunities for progression and professional development within our growing chain of nurseries

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children
• Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children
• Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met
• Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development
• Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development
• To be fun, caring and friendly

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Parking
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral programme

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery & Pre-School Stratford-upon-Avon is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.