Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Sutton Coldfield seeks a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. The role involves supporting young children's development and working in a team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for childcare, sound knowledge of EYFS, and be able to work varied shifts. The position offers a £400 qualification recognition bonus, annual leave, discounts on nursery fees, and development opportunities.

Benefits

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus

24 days annual leave + birthday off

75% off nursery fees for team members

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Onsite Parking

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years.
• Ability to work varied shift patterns between 7:30am and 6:30pm.
• Sound knowledge of EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Support young children's development in a nursery setting.
• Work collaboratively with team members.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes for children.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Ability to work shifts

Commitment to development

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 qualified in Early Years

NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, EY Educator

Job description

About the Role

Footsteps Nursery Canwell is a beautiful 'home from home' nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (August 2022). We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Nursery Practitioner who is inspiring, enthusiastic and has a natural flare with young children. You will need to be Level 3 qualified in Early Years, work well in a team and be committed to delivering fantastic outcomes for young children. We are open from 7:30am - 18:30pm and require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their 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 6 months of service.

About Us:

Footsteps Canwell Nursery & Pre-School is a beautiful nursery with character and charm. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified practitioner who is inspiring, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent outcomes for young children. You’ll need to be Level 3 qualified, work well in a team and be committed to delivering fantastic outcomes for young children. We are open from 7:30am - 18:30pm and can work varied shift patterns between those times.

Transport links are accessible from the A38, A453 and M6 Toll.

What we need from you

• Passion and commitment for working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7:30-18:30, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Commitment to continual development
• Sound knowledge of EYFS
• NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, EY Educator

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 members
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme
• Onsite Parking
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

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 Canwell Nursery 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