Senior Nursery Practitioner

Connected Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Nursery Practitioner where you will shape the next generation through fun and engaging educational experiences. Located in Gerrards Cross, you will benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and offers flexible working options. With competitive benefits including a 4-day week option, yearly bonuses, and extensive training support, this role ensures you make a positive impact while enjoying a quality work-life balance.

Benefits

4-day workweek option

Great career path and promotion prospects

Further training offered

Fun social events and annual Christmas party

Celebration of hard work with bonuses and vouchers

33 days holiday per annum

Discounts on high street shops

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualification in Early Years Education (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of child development and EYFS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning through play and develop innovative activities.
• Build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote child welfare and ensure safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of EYFS

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree

QTS

Job description

Become a valued Senior Nursery Practitioner

Role: Early Years Educator

Location: Gerrards Cross SL9

Hours: 40 hours per week

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Salary: £29500-£30000 P/A

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

Why join our client?

You are amazing - even if you dont know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.

Our client believe's that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced a 4-day week option. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who can fill our childrens days with fun and wonder! You will be responsible for:

• Delivering our 'Learning through play ethos;
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training offered;
• 4-day week option;
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• 33 days holidays pa.
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
• Wellbeing Centre;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and childrens learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please submit your CV.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.

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