POST TITLE: Qualified Nursery Practitioner
RESPONSIBLE TO: Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager / Room Leader
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: Level 2, 3, 5, or 6 Childcare & Education or equivalent
SALARIES:
Up to £29000 depending on qualification level with a monthly attendance bonus of £150.
THE ROLE:
Pippa’s House Nursery is a family- owned group of six settings based in Surrey and Hampshire. Each setting has a wealth of imaginatively designed play spaces and stimulating, high quality resources and is operated by a team of committed early years professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the best of care and educational practice and welcome applications from enthusiastic, creative candidates who share our passion for creating magical learning opportunities for children.
We currently have positions which could be full time or part time at our wonderful Sandown branch. This is a new setting which will give the team the opportunity to be part of an exciting start up and to really contribute to the set up of the rooms and the curriculum.
You will be part of a vibrant team that enjoys opportunities for professional development, a great working environment and excellent pay and benefits.
So, if you are looking for a new challenge and an organisation that does things a little bit differently, contact us today and find out more about the Pippa’s House family.
An enhanced DBS check is required by Pippa’s House Nursery before any appointment can be confirmed.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children
To be aware of Pippa’s House Nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to
To share responsibility for the welfare of all children in your designated room, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
To be reliable and punctual, maintaining staffing ratios at all times
To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities
To reflect on practice and daily routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child, throughout the day
To contribute to planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age appropriate activities and ensuring your room is well-resourced and creatively set-up
To contribute to observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up to date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively
To provide feedback and work in partnership with key parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life
To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times
To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times
To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the company.
To be aware of the high profile of Pippa’s House Nursery and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the company’s commercial success
To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and special events
To communicate effectively, sharing information, participating in meetings, inductions and 1-2-1s
To respect and value all colleagues, children, and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment
To cooperate and work effectively with the Room Leader and management team, taking on additional responsibilities/duties
To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need
This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
Pippa's Family Perks
- Up to 28 Days Holiday
- Staff Development
- Discounted Childcare
- Staff Events
- Long Service Awards
- Pippa's Heroes Bonus - Up to £150.00 per month
- Recommend A Friend
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person