Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - Part time. Job in New Barnet Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established nursery group in Greater London is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a part-time position. This role offers 20-30 flexible hours per week with a competitive rate of £14.11 - £14.60 per hour, and a £1,000 welcome bonus. The successful candidate must possess a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and over 1 year of relevant experience. We provide numerous benefits, including generous leave, childcare discounts, and growth opportunities. Join us to contribute to high-quality early childhood education and care.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

£400 Qualification Bonus

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

75% off childcare fees

Health & Wellbeing Support

Personalised development opportunities

Referral scheme up to £750

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years.
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in compliance, care, and education.
• Work closely with the Room Leader and staff.
• Contribute ideas for high-quality learning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Promote Safeguarding standards for children and adults.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Experience in Early Years

Knowledge of statutory framework

Fluent in English

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School EN5 1QG

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Part Time Salary - £14.11 - £14.60 per hour Hours 20 - 30 hours per week £1,000 Welcome Bonus! - To Give you a warm welcome to the team, we are offering a £1,000 joining bonus to all qualified practitioners who join our team at The New Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-school is ideally located between High Barnet Tube Station and New Barnet Mainline Station, offering a convienent 6 minute walk to the nursery with easy access to both the M25 and M1. We also provide street parking, making staff acess hassle free. Set in beautiful grounds, we are proud to offer a large and spacious garden, providing ample space for outdoor learning and play.

This role offers 20-30 hours per week with flexible shift patterns between the nursery's operating hours of 7:30am - 6:30pm. Please note, the nursery operates all year round and this is not a term time only position. The successful candidate will need to hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualfiication.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us
• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid!
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme

Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

About our Nursery Practitioner role:

To assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

To work closely with the Room Leader and other staff members in ensuring a smooth running of the daily routine.

To contribute ideas to planning ensuring the children receive high quality of learning and development.

To liaise with nursery staff regarding children's specific needs and requirements.

To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures

To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

Promoting and ensuring Safeguarding standards for all children and adults in setting

Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
• Over 1 years' experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential

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.

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-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.