Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nursery Group; Lower Quinton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Lower Quinton is looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to deliver exceptional care and education to children from birth to 5 years. This role involves creating engaging activities, working in a collaborative environment, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children. The position offers a competitive pay of £13.04 per hour, annual leave starting at 24 days, and a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months of service, among other benefits. Join us to inspire the next generation in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus a paid day off for birthday

75% off nursery fees

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Onsite Parking

Employee mentoring programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Practitioner qualification.
• Ability to deliver learning experiences and planned activities.
• Experience working with children from birth to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for children.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of the children.
• Work in partnership with parents.
• Assess and report on children's progress.
• Engage in professional learning and development.

Skills

Passionate about childcare

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Creative thinking

Assessment skills

Education

Level 3 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Freshfields Nursery School

Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

£13.04p/h

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 (March 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.

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.

Freshfields Nursery School 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.