Senior Nursery Practitioner at Caring Kindergartens Daventry

Caring Kindergartens Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Kindergartens Ltd is seeking a Level 3 qualified childcare practitioner to join our nursery team in the United Kingdom. You will lead a small group of children as a key worker, plan activities, observe progress, and ensure EYFS-based experiences that foster development.

A DBS check and a strong commitment to safeguarding are essential. You will work within a collaborative team to deliver engaging activities, maintain high hygiene standards, and support children’s physical, cognitive and

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification recognised by the Department for Education.
• Good understanding of the EYFS.
• Excellent understanding of English, spoken and written.
• Cleared DBS check.
• Previous experience in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children; observe, record and assess progress and development with observations and photos.
• Develop high quality interactions with children to extend thinking and learning.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences promoting physical, intellectual and emotional development.
• Ensure activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations and interests within the EYFS framework.
• Support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence and feelings of competence.
• Provide a positive model of behaviour with children and families with friendliness and courtesy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of issues, legislation and practices through regular training.
• Be aware of hygiene standards and follow Caring Kindergartens policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive nursery team.

Skills

Team leadership

Observation & assessment

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

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.