Nursery Practitioner (Pre-school Room)

Barnaby's Day Nursery; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market rate salary

Compressed week option

Retention bonus after 6 months

Pension

Uniform

Paid breaks

Family leave

Meals out

Wellbeing treats

Outdoor learning environment

Job summary

Barnaby's Day Nursery in New Mill, Holmfirth, is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years practitioner to join our Pre-school Room team. Experience in a nursery is preferred, but recently qualified staff will also be considered.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm, with a flexible option for a compressed week. We offer an above market rate salary, ongoing training and a friendly supportive team in a semi-rural setting with outdoor learning.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant UK recognised Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years (or above) is essential.
• Commit to 4 long days (Monday - Friday).
• 40 hours per week / Shift pattern 7:30am - 6:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastic about maintaining a warm, safe, nurturing "home from home" environment for children under two years.
• Strong safeguarding, EYFS and child development knowledge.
• Good communication, organisation and team working skill.
• Positive outlook on overcoming challenges.
• A warm and enthusiastic person who can build close relationships with parents and children.
• Genuine commitment to the best possible care and education of babies and young children.

Skills

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a friendly and committed team in New Mill, Holmfirth. You will be working in an amazing nursery which offers excellent learning opportunities through exciting activities in a well-resourced setting. We are looking for a Level 3 qualified member of staff to join our Pre-school Room team, ideally with experience of working in a nursery, although recently qualified staff will also be considered

Requirements:

• Full and relevant UK recognised Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years (or above) is essential
• Commit to 4 long days (between Monday - Friday)
• 40 hours per week / Shift pattern 7:30am - 6:00pm
• Happy to work in the Pre-school Room (pre-school room training will be given if needed)
• Would welcome opportunities to develop your full potential and be supported by our friendly management team
• Someone who loves the outdoors, getting messy and helping little learners grow
• Part-time considered (discussed)

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastic about maintaining a warm, safe, nurturing "home from home" environment for children under two years
• Strong safeguarding, EYFS and child development knowledge
• Good communication, organisation and team working skill
• Positive outlook on overcoming challenges
• A warm and enthusiastic person who can build close relationships with parents and children
• Genuine commitment to the best possible care and education of babies and young children

Staff Benefits:

• Above market rate salary, with twice yearly reviews
• Opportunity for a compressed week (one set day off per week, e.g. Monday or Friday off)
• Retention bonus after successfully completing 6 months with us
• Recognition of your contribution, such as an extra day's holiday for staff working 40 hours, enhanced holiday for long service, staff suggestion scheme with tax free payments, regular staff encouragement rewards and bonuses
• Friendly and supportive staff who would help you settle in, mentor newly qualified staff or those returning to childcare after a career break
• All usual employee benefits such as pension, uniform, paid breaks, family leave, meals out, counselling service, fun activities for staff, wellbeing treats
• Lovely setting in a semi-rural location with access to outdoor areas and Forest School
• On the A616 accessible from nearby areas with on-site parking (current staff drive in from Huddersfield, Meltham, Holme Valley, Penistone and Barnsley).