Senior Nursery practitioner

Hedgehog Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's day nursery in Hemel Hempstead is looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Nurses. The roles involve providing quality childcare and fostering a nurturing environment. With ample training and career growth opportunities, this is a great chance to advance in the childcare sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children under five.
• Ability to work in a team and lead small groups.
• Will accommodate unqualified staff with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in providing high-quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment for children.
• Carry out individual planning and key person responsibility.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Knowledge of EYFS

Teamwork

Education

NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse and Senior Leader

We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff at our fabulous, outstanding rated children's day nursery and preschool.

We will continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual appraisals and offer a career path with genuine long term growth and stability.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a real passion for developing young minds, who as well as bringing their own experiences to the Nursery, are eager to develop their knowledge base with continued learning.

We have 2 NEW roles:

• Senior nursery practitioner pr Room Manager (L3 or higher)
• Nursery practitioner Level 2+

Working hours are 4 or 5 days per week 36, 40 or 45hrs per week.

The Early Years / Nursery Practitioners duties involve;

• Assisting the Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence and meets all the children needs.
• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• Room Leaders/Managers will be heading up a room leading a small team.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS)
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified at NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare - highly desirable but not essential, we can also accommodate unqualified staff with experience who have a passion for childcare, training is provided.
• Be able to work well in a team

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications and we offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidates. Please apply via this advert if you would like to be considered, we very much look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the setting soon!