Senior Nursery Practitioner: Lead Montessori Care & Growth

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Royston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited partnered nursery seeks a Senior Nursery Practitioner. You’ll stay hands-on with the children while taking on senior responsibilities in the room and helping to maintain consistently high Early Years practice.

You’ll hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, have strong EYFS knowledge, and support Montessori-inspired learning and safeguarding while encouraging independence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Strong experience within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Senior Nursery Practitioner or experienced Nursery Practitioner would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
• Montessori-inspired Early Years practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistently high-quality care and Early Years education.
• Act as a positive role model and support other practitioners within the room.
• Help maintain high standards of practice, routines and organisation.
• Create engaging experiences around children's individual interests and development.
• Encourage independence, choice and child-led exploration.
• Make full use of the nursery's spacious rooms and free-flow garden.
• Observe children's progress and ensure meaningful next steps are planned.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced members of the team.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Montessori-inspired practice

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited partnered nursery seeks a Senior Nursery Practitioner. You’ll stay hands-on with the children while taking on senior responsibilities in the room and helping to maintain consistently high Early Years practice.

You’ll hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, have strong EYFS knowledge, and support Montessori-inspired learning and safeguarding while encouraging independence and teamwork.