Are you someone who …?
- Loves being outdoors.
- Is truly passionate about children being outdoors in all weathers.
- Loves working with young children and cares first and foremost about their emotional and physical wellbeing.
- Understands the importance of keeping children safe and of helping create a safe environment through good safeguarding practices.
- Will promote the professional standards and ethos of Red Wellies Nursery through your interactions with the children, parents, staff and visitors.
- Clearly demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude every day in the workplace.
- Is organised and able to work effectively as part of a team, and who will follow policies, procedures and planned activities reliably and to a high standard every time.
- Is proactive and assumes responsibility without needing to be asked, and, if necessary, will lead and motivate others in an aspect of the provision.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment for children of various ages.
- Implement early childhood education programs and activities to promote learning and development.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure a supportive atmosphere.
- Maintain a safe and clean nursery space, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with team members to manage daily operations and support leadership initiatives.
About us:
- We are a friendly family-run nursery in our eleventh year of opening with just one setting with Directors on-site.
- Our ethos is based around the benefits of children being in the outdoors regardless of the weather; valuing nutrition and hydration and of high-quality, teacher-led provision.
- We value our team and are keen on keeping everyone's professional development up to date - you can train for Level 2, 3, 5 or 6 whilst working for us. Good rates of pay and a friendly team mean many of our staff have been with us for a long time.
Why come and work for us?
- We have a great team and we want to help our employees grow. We are always looking for motivated and professional staff at all role levels to grow our team and welcome new ideas and skills
We offer:
- A competitive structured pay scale so you are paid for your experience and qualifications
- Mileage benefit of 20 pence per mile, if you live further than 5 miles away
- A full appraisal of your level of qualifications and a drive to help you to advance your professional development and prosper in your childcare career
- A fully furnished separate staff room, a paid 10 minute morning break and a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
- 20% off childcare
- A Summer Party and Christmas Meal paid for by the company
Qualifications
- Level 3 in Early Years Educator or equivalent
- Grade 4-9 / A-C GCSE in English or equivalent
- Paediatric First Aid desirable although training can be provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.98-£15.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/02/2025
Reference ID: Red Wellies Childcare - Level 3 EYE
Expected start date: 16/06/2025
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