Nursery practitioner and Room Leader

Hedgehog Recruitment Services Limited; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery and preschool in Amersham seeks enthusiastic practitioners with a passion for developing young minds. Opportunities include roles as Room Leader or Nursery Assistant, offering supportive environments and career growth. Applicants should hold relevant childcare qualifications and possess teamwork skills, contributing to a nurturing atmosphere for children.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five years old.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS).
• Ability to develop young minds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Room Leader in providing high-quality childcare.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for childcare

Education

NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner or Senior practitioner and Room leader

We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff at our fabulous, outstanding rated children's day nursery and preschool in Amersham.

What we offer:

We will continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual appraisals and offer a career path with genuine long-term growth and stability. Excellent rate of pay, a supportive environment where everyone is treated like family!

Hours:

Ideally working 4 or 5 days per week, working between 7.30 and 6pm, but we can be flexible and discuss a 3 day working week.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a real passion for developing young minds, who as well as bringing their own experiences to the Nursery, are eager to develop their knowledge base with continued learning.

We have 2 roles and are currently looking for a Room Leader, you must hold a L3 or higher in childcare, and one Full or part time Nursery assistant/practitioner or Senior practitioner. L2/L3 or higher qualified

Duties include;

• Assisting the Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare. (Senior and room leader will be in charge of overseeing daily duties within the rooms and be part of the leadership team)

• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence and meets all the children needs.

• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.

• Ensuring a safe, secure, and caring environment for the well-being of the children.

The ideal candidate will.

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.

• Have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS)

• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.

• Be qualified at NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare -

• Be able to work well in a team.

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications and we offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidates.

Please apply via this advert if you would like to be considered, we very much look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the setting soon. :)