Nursery practitioner and Senior Leader

Hedgehog Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A talented childcare provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join their outstanding day nursery and preschool. The roles include a full-time Senior Nursery Practitioner and a Nursery Assistant. Candidates should have a passion for childcare and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nursery offers ongoing support, training, and excellent career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five.
• Positive attitude towards helping children achieve and be safe.
• Ability to maintain a safe, secure, and caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing high-quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment.
• Carry out daily and individual planning.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Knowledge of EYFS

Teamwork

Education

NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner / Senior practitioner

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

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.

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.

Roles

We have 2 NEW roles and are currently looking for one full time senior nursery practitioner/ Room Manager L3 or higher, and one Full or part time Nursery assistant/practitioner. Either L2/L3.

Full time working 4 or 5 days per week 37-40hrs per week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare.
• 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.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• 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 - highly desirable but not essential, we can also accommodate unqualified staff with experience who have a passion for childcare, training is provided.
• Be able to work well in a team

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications. 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! :)