Nursery Practitioner - Expiring soon!
Posted 24/08/2024 by Great Starts Recruitment Ltd.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Billericay
Salary: £25,000-£27,000pa
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner with a minimum of Level 3 certification in early childhood education (or equivalent).
Benefits:
As a Nursery Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:
Requirements:
Location: Billericay
Salary: £25,000-£27,000pa
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner with a minimum of Level 3 certification in early childhood education (or equivalent).
Benefits:
- Access to Bupa Employee Assistance, offering a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service.
- Childcare discount for staff, up to 100%.
- Extra day off on or near your birthday.
- After 2 years of continuous employment, gain an extra day off per year, up to a maximum of 5 days.
- A unique Early Learning and Development program for the children.
- Less paperwork, allowing more time to be spent with the children.
- Use of tablets linked to our bespoke Parent App, enabling instant communication with parents about their child's day and development.
- State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for Preschool children, and our Parent App and tablets.
- Competitive pay rates (based on experience and qualifications).
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Further on-the-job training in collaboration with Essex County Council.
- Great career prospects.
- Free DBS check and uniform provided upon job offer.
As a Nursery Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:
- Safeguarding and supervising the children at all times, ensuring their well-being.
- Building strong partnerships with parents, including participating in development progress review meetings and providing daily feedback.
- Taking on key worker responsibilities, including observing and planning for children's needs, and creating exciting and stimulating activities based on their next steps.
- Tracking children's progress using our unique Parent App.
- Adhering to nursery policies and procedures at all times.
Requirements:
- Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- Proven experience working in an early years setting, preferably in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its implementation.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- A positive and proactive approach to teamwork and leadership.
- A commitment to providing high-quality care and education.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- First Aid certification (desirable).
- DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo the necessary checks).
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 24-00091-50169-3
- Job ID:
- 1276000000000006813
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