Nursery Practitioner / Manager

HealthJobs4U Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are very fortunate to be situated at Yolk farm which is surrounded by beautiful countryside, this allows us to utilise the outdoors to our hearts content.

Since opening our doors in March 2004, we have continually worked to build Tiddlywinks into the thriving Outstanding company it is today. We have two Nursery sites in York and Easingwold as well as a brand new 90-place setting in Boroughbridge. All of our Nurseries have a strong ethos based on quality, compassion and enthusiasm. We have a strong forest school ethos alongside other pedagogies, and our staff are passionate and empathic. Having been providing outstanding childcare for over 20 years we have looked after hundreds of local families and their children.

Nursery Manager

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is seeking to further their career in an amazing brand-new bespoke setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a supportive, motivated and dedicated team in a busy fresh environment.

Requirements

• Level 3+ in Childcare
• Strong Leadership skills
• Previous experience as a manager for more than 2 years
• Previous experience in Ofsted inspections to a ‘good’ / ‘outstanding’ level

As a Nursery Manager, you will have a passion for early childhood education and want to strive for personal excellence. You will have the highest expectations for the staff and their development as well as for the children in your care. You will also be an advocate for change and quality. Compassion, Communication and organisation are key skills as is experience in management and early years education.

We would require you to be:

• Highly creative - No two days are the same at Tiddlywinks, every day brings new challenges and achievements.
• Love the outdoors - We love being outdoors, and love encouraging and leading our team to develop amazing activities in our outdoor environments, to stimulate and pique children’s interests

Early Years Educator

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Educator at our Boroughbridge setting. If you are looking to progress your childcare career in a dynamic, welcoming and supportive environment with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefit scheme then we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

An Early year’s qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with preference for degree qualified practitioners

• Strong leadership and the ability to motivate a team are essential.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills . Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with staff, parents, and external agencies. The ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
• A strong understanding of child development, relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures is crucial
• An excellent understanding of the EYFS and how it is delivered.

At Tiddlywinks Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and benefits. These include:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Annual Bonus
• Heavily discounted Childcare at any of our settings
• Paid access to a training provider, for training and development
• Paid Staff social events.
• Staff annual training day.
• Free lunches cooked by our in‑house chef.
• Free Car Parking