Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a Level 3 Practitioner for their nursery. You will provide exceptional care and education for children aged 0-5 in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include implementing learning activities, ensuring safety, and partnering with parents for optimal child development. Competitive benefits offered, including annual leave, discounts on nursery fees, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus birthday off

75% off nursery fees

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Onsite Parking

Employee mentoring programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Practitioner qualification.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Ability to create and implement learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of the children.
• Assess and report on children's progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for Childcare

Communication

Assessment and Reporting

Education

Level 3 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Footsteps Stratford-upon-Avon Nursery

Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus (Pro Rata)

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we're excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all of our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

Our beautiful home from home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (February 2024), offers a comforting, warm and inviting environment providing quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well‑being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues. You will offer exceptional care and education to children, creating a fun and nurturing setting that inspires the children around you. We create a joyful and caring environment that encourages children to learn and grow. One day they might imagine being a pirate, and the next day, they could be a mermaid. Every day is a new adventure.

Join Footsteps Nursery & Pre‑School Stratford‑upon‑Avon with a wealth of opportunities for progression and professional development within our growing chain of nurseries with a wealth of opportunities for progression and professional development within our growing chain of nurseries

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning experiences and planned activities for a key group that provides outstanding opportunities for the children
• Work within a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children
• Work in partnership with parents to ensure the outcomes for children are met
• Assess and report on children's progress to ensure continued development
• Be passionate, inspiring and work effectively within a team and have a hands on approach to your own professional learning and development
• To be fun, caring and friendly

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Onsite Parking
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral programme

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery & Pre‑School Stratford‑upon‑Avon is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.