Qualified Early Years Practitioner

First Steps (Bath); Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nursery in Bath is seeking passionate individuals to join their Early Years team. The role involves planning and delivering activities that foster children's growth. The ideal candidate will have an approved qualification in childcare, a positive attitude, and the ability to safeguard children. This position offers extensive training, a generous pension, and a supportive working environment, making it an excellent opportunity for those committed to early childhood education.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

50% discount on childcare fees

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Health Assured employee assistance app

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to safeguard and protect children.
• Must be positive, adaptable, and friendly.
• The right to work in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver activities for children.
• Create learning experiences to improve outcomes.
• Work in partnership with parents and partner organisations.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Friendly demeanor

Education

Approved qualification in childcare and education

Job description

Overview

First Steps puts people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart. First Steps is a charity and social enterprise; our people love working for us because we focus on the child and work alongside their families, and the local community to give them the best start in life. First Steps is known for quality and inclusion; we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you?

• Lots of training with access to Noddle Now training
• We encourage development and promote internally when possible, offering a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension, an employer/employee matched contribution of 5%
• 50% discount on childcare fees
• Holiday of 24 days a year plus bank holidays
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to Health Assured employee assistant app and Bike2Work scheme

See our website for full benefits

"First Steps provided opportunities for me to train and develop my leadership skills and balance the needs of a young family” Laura preschool lead at Twerton.

About the role

It’s truly heartwarming to be part of the Early Years team, where our passion lies in nurturing young minds and fostering their growth. You will be part of an active team planning, organising and delivering activities and creating learning experiences designed to improve outcomes for children. You will be supported to work in partnership with parents, carers, and partner organisations.

You will need

• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, adaptable, and friendly
• The right to work in the UK
• An approved qualification in childcare and education

About the Nursery

Moorlands Community Nursery is based in a modern, purpose-built building adjacent to Moorlands School. We provide early education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. We are a friendly team of experienced early years professionals. Our children enjoy our accessible outdoor learning spaces and exploring our local areas.

We are committed to the safety and well-being of children. As part of our safeguarding measures, we will conduct thorough criminal record checks.

Apply Now

Contact us today, our friendly team are waiting to hear from you.

Charlotte Miller, Manager Moorlands Community Nursery
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First Steps (Bath) Moorlands Community & Early Years Centre
Moorfields Road
Moorlands
Bath
BA2 2DQ
01225 317123

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Ofsted Registration Number: EY287532