Nursery Practitioner x 2

East Kent College; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Folkestone is searching for experienced Nursery Practitioners to join their team. The role requires Level 3 qualifications in Early Years Education and offers flexible working hours. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality care and education, engage effectively with children and families, and help shape positive educational experiences. This position includes competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Learning and Development Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Flexible Personal Leave

Wellbeing and Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar early years environment.
• Knowledge of EYFS and child welfare requirements.
• Ability to engage with children and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education and care for children.
• Take on a key person role, implementing welfare requirements.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years Education

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

About The Role

Little Steps, Big Impact - Join a Team where Your Work Shapes Young Lives.

We are looking for two Nursery Practitioners for 20 hours per week, all year round. We are also open to looking at 37 hours per week. Salary for 37 hours per week: £24,560. Salary for 20 hours per week: £13,275. Working hours: This could be split between 4 days, with either morning or afternoon shifts. We are open from 8am-6pm.

The East Kent Colleges Group is home to three nurseries serving students, staff, and the local community from our Broadstairs, Canterbury, and Folkestone College campuses. Thanks to our popularity, we’re looking for two Nursery Practitioners to complement our friendly Folkestone team. We are seeking an experienced Level 3 qualified Senior Nursery Practitioner to support the Nursery Manager and work within our team.

If you’re looking for somewhere to share your Early Years Level 3 knowledge and skills and make a difference in children's lives, with good benefits, competitive pay, holiday, a reward system, and promotion opportunities, and you’re committed to safeguarding, then you’re looking for us too.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave - 24 days FTE per annum
• Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes (e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme) and strong internal progression - 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership
• Culture and Recognition - Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

About You

We are looking for hardworking, experienced Level 3 practitioners with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality care and education and make a difference in children's lives. You must have experience in a similar environment and an understanding of the EYFS. The position will involve taking on a key person role, delivering high-quality early years education, working in partnership with parents/carers, and implementing welfare requirements to the highest standards.

You should be able to demonstrate effective communication at all levels, including professional and practitioner levels, and the ability to engage with children, parents and families. You will need to demonstrate a working knowledge of child development and children’s needs, plus knowledge of health and safety practices to ensure a safe environment. You should understand policies and procedures related to equality and inclusive practice and be able to implement them in your work. You should also be comfortable taking on other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Application

No need to spend time updating your CV—just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us at [e-mail].

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider. East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing. It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. If shortlisted for interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to interviewing all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria, and to exploring reasonable adjustments. We also support Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel with interview considerations. We welcome applications from those wishing to work flexibly and those returning to work after a career break. We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.