Rotherly Day Nursery: Early Years Practitioner

join.com; Winchester; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and caring nursery team dedicated to nurturing children's growth and creativity. In this role, you'll engage with young learners through imaginative play, songs, and stories, ensuring each day is filled with smiles and fun. The nursery offers a supportive environment with flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. With a strong focus on teamwork and communication, you will help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children and their families. If you are passionate about early childhood education and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

24 days paid leave

Occupational sick pay

Generous pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Reduced childcare costs

Teacher-led professional development

Discount scheme

Optical care

Welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified in childcare with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have patience, imagination, and flexibility to engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning and thriving in a creative environment.
• Engage children with imaginative activities, stories, and songs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Imagination

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualification

GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Rotherly Day Nursery is hiring! We adore working with these little ones, their wonderful families and a lovely team of colleagues. Our nursery is a modern, purpose-built setting with lots of outdoor space, located in central Winchester, within walking distance of the train station. Call us for a chat and a visit on 01962 854757.

Tasks

Rotherly Day Nursery is looking for another exceptional qualified person to join our team. Could you be the one we are looking for?

• Do you have a talent for being imaginative and creative?
• Are you interested in a “five-a-day” of singing and stories, not just fruit and veg?
• Could you be the one to support our children to learn and thrive?
• Are you looking for a role where every day is different?
• Could you cope with days full of gorgeous little smiles and fun?

Requirements

We would love to hear from anyone who has the following talents:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualification
• Excellent communication skills
• Cheerful, flexible and approachable
• Has patience and imagination
• Uses initiative and works well within a team
• Is fun and caring
• Has English and Maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent

Benefits

What’s it like to work here?

• Flexible working hours; nursery opening hours 7.45am – 6pm, 51 weeks a year
• 24 days paid leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, as well as Bank/Public holidays
• Close links with Early Years teachers ensure excellent professional development for colleagues

We can offer:

• Flexible working pattern of up to 40 hours per week
• Occupational sick pay
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme (local government)
• Free on-site gym
• Reduced rate for childcare costs within our nursery
• Teacher-led professional development
• Discount scheme; variety of discounts on retail outlets, day trips, insurance
• Optical care up to £60 per year
• Welcome bonus of £250 after 6 months and £250 after 1 year’s service
• Preferential admission to The Westgate School for children (terms & conditions apply)
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Up to three days compassionate leave
• Access to 24-7 Employee Support Line
• Free on-site parking

Visits are welcome, please contact us to arrange. 01962 854757

Please go to Rotherly Day Nursery website for the job description and application form.