Senior Nursery Practitioner

Caring Kindergartens Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Kindergartens Ltd is looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our nursery team. You will lead a group of children as a key worker, observe progress and plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS.

The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, strong English skills and safeguarding awareness. DBS clearance is essential, with a collaborative team-focused environment that supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification recognised by the Department for Education.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent English language, spoken and written.
• Good safeguarding practices.
• Cleared DBS check or DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children, observing, recording and assessing progress with observations and photos.
• Develop high quality interactions to extend thinking and learning.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a range of play experiences promoting physical, intellectual and emotional development.
• Ensure activities draw from children's next steps, observations and interests within EYFS.
• Support each child in developing self-esteem and confidence.
• Provide a positive model of behaviour for children and families.

Skills

Excellent English

Good communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.

For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for.

Duties

• To leada team and actas key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence;
• To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning;
• To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;
• To ensure planned activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations and interests as required within the EYFS framework;
• To support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and feelings of competence;
• To provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families and one another with friendliness, care and courtesy;
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development;
• To be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met in accordance with Caring Kindergartens policies;
• To work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive and effective nursery team.

To be successful in your application, you will need:

• A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification, recognised by the Department for Education.
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written
• A good understanding of safeguarding practices
• Previous childcare experience in an early year setting
• Cleared DBS check
• The ability to extend children’s learning, through high quality experiences and activities
• Ability to manage a group of key children
• Good communication skills with both adult and children
• Be committed to reflective practice and self-development

Our safe and secure enabling environments ensure that fun and learning remains active and that everyone has the opportunity to develop through their own interests and deep level involvement.

The nursery is easily accessible from all local areas including surrounding villages.