Nursery Practitioner and Room Leader

Hedgehog Recruitment Services Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's day nursery and preschool in Hemel Hempstead seeks enthusiastic Early Years staff. Roles include Senior Room Manager and Nursery Assistant, focusing on high-quality childcare and a positive learning environment. Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth are provided, with a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training

Quarterly supervisions

Annual appraisals

Career path with growth opportunities

Excellent rate of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five.
• Good working knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS).
• Ability to carry out daily and individual planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Room Leader and Management in daily childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment meeting children’s needs.
• Ensure safety and well-being of the children.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Teamwork

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

L3 or higher in childcare

NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner /Senior practitioner / Senior Room leader

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

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 3 days per 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 two roles and are currently looking for a Senior Room Manager, you must hold a L3 or higher in childcare, and one Full or part time Nursery assistant/practitioner. L2/L3 or higher qualified.

Duties include;

• Assisting the Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare. (Senior Room Manager will be in charge of overseeing daily duties on the floor and be part of the senior management 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. :)