Nursery Speculative Applications - Dean Close Little Trees Nurseries

Dean Close Foundation; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Gloucestershire is looking for an enthusiastic individual to engage with children through imaginative play and role-playing activities. Applicants should enjoy singing and be prepared for a lively environment. This role offers competitive pay, 30 days holiday, access to health benefits, and a supportive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

30 days holiday including bank holidays

PayCare Benefit

24-hour GP access

Long Service Awards up to £400 bonus

Training inset days

Personalised professional development

Free daily lunch

50% childcare discount

Reduced work week

Christmas Eve closure at 1pm

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with children in imaginative play and adapt to various roles.
• Ability to sing in front of children (singing out of tune is acceptable).
• Ability to read a book upside down and handle interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children through imaginative role play.
• Participate in and facilitate fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Provide a warm, welcoming environment.

Skills

Imaginative engagement with children

Willingness to sing

Ability to read upside down

Job description

Overview

Do you have big warm hugs to offer tiny humans?

You must have a big smile that would make every child’s face light every day.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have many varied roles. If a child requests, you to be a princess you will be the best princess ever, if a child requests you to be a dragon, you will be the best dragon ever!

The ability to sing in tune is not necessary however the ability to sing out of tune in front of tiny humans is essential.

You must have the ability to read a book upside down and have 5 interruptions.

And finally, you must be prepared to engage in fun activities and be prepared to get messy.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children through imaginative role play and supportive interactions (e.g., acting as a princess or a dragon when requested).
• Participate in and facilitate fun, age-appropriate activities; be prepared to get messy.
• Provide a warm, welcoming environment and maintain a positive, cheerful demeanor.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with children in imaginative play and adapt to various roles.
• Ability to sing in front of children (singing out of tune is acceptable, singing in tune is not required).
• Ability to read a book upside down and handle interruptions (e.g., managing 5 interruptions during activities).
• Willingness to participate in playful activities and maintain a safe, positive environment.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive rates of pay
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 2 years continued service
• PayCare Benefit, a Health Cash Benefit including retail discounts
• GP in your pocket, access to a GP 24 hours a day
• Long Service Awards up to £400 bonus
• Training inset days
• Personalised professional development opportunities bespoke to you using our career pathway programme
• Free daily lunch with the children
• 50% childcare discount in our nurseries
• Full time employees benefit from working 4.5 days per week
• Christmas Eve closure at 1pm
• Wellbeing support

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