Senior Nursery Practitioner

Caring Kindergartens Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Kindergartens Wellingborough is seeking a Nursery Practitioner with a Level 3 childcare qualification. You will lead a team as a key worker for a group of children, observe and record progress, and create engaging play experiences that support physical, intellectual and emotional development.

You will plan activities from next steps and interests within the EYFS framework, promote self-esteem, model friendly behaviour, and collaborate with colleagues to keep environments safe, clean, and

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification recognised by the Department for Education.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Excellent spoken and written English; DBS cleared.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children; observe, record and assess progress with photos.
• Develop high quality interactions to extend thinking and learning.
• Plan, prepare and deliver play experiences supporting physical, intellectual and emotional development.
• Ensure activities draw from children's next steps, observations and interests within EYFS.
• Support each child’s self-esteem, confidence and sense of competence.
• Model friendly, caring behaviour and collaborate with colleagues for a positive nursery team.
• Maintain hygiene standards and engage in regular training to support development.

Skills

Team leadership

Observation & assessment

Communication skills

Safeguarding practices

English language proficiency

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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.

Nursery Name

Caring Kindergartens Wellingborough