Nursery Practitioner- Oak Tree Day Nursery

HGDN ltd; Clays End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A private childcare center in England seeks enthusiastic staff to join their team focused on early years education. Candidates should possess a recognised Early Years qualification and a passion for supporting children's development. The nursery offers various benefits, including a staff pension and opportunities for career progression. This position requires commitment to safeguarding and excellent communication with families.

Benefits

Staff pension

Generous child care discount

Christmas party and events

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring programme

Opportunities for 4-day workweek

Flexible working opportunities

Uniform provided

Parking paid for

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a good level of education.
• Must hold a recognised Early Years qualification.
• Demonstrated love for working with children aged 6 months to five years.

Responsibilities

• Support children's early learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage.
• Ensure safeguarding of children according to nursery policies.
• Liaise confidently with children's families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for early years education

Understanding of safeguarding duties

Education

Recognised Early Years qualification

Job description

Oak Tree Day Nursery is a small private day nursery located on the approach to Bath Spa University. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic and committed to join our lovely small team as we grow our unique setting.

Applicants should have a good level of education and hold a recognised Early Years qualification.

The setting is small and cosy offering quiet & nurturing spaces for our younger children and a busier routine for our Pre‑School children. We have free flow gardens. We are fortunate to be positioned with surrounding beautiful woodland with plenty of opportunity for walks and forest school.

We seek staff who are passionate about early years education and care. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident in liaising with children’s families. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear love for working with children 6 months to five years old and committed to supporting children’s early learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage.

Successful candidates will have respect and a clear understanding of our duty to safeguard children. You will be expected to adhere to the Nursery’s policies and procedures. The position is subject to a full DBS check and completion of a full induction and training.

We are open Monday to Friday between the hours of 0730-1800 we alternate shifts throughout the week.

Benefits

• Staff pension
• Generous child care discount
• Christmas party, events and wellbeing days
• Ongoing individual continuous professional development - career progression
• Mentoring programme
• Opportunities to work 4 days - extra day off a week
• Flexi working opportunities
• TTO opportunities
• Uniform
• Parking paid for

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of a full induction, all conducted by the nursery.

If you feel Oak Tree sounds like the place for you we would love to hear from you!