Delivering high quality childcare since 2002!! With us be part of the family developing the future!!
Who We Are
With 21 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action!!
We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Nursery Lead Practitioner to join our nursery team at The Maples IG11 7LQ.
Salary
We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate
Benefits
- Discounted childcare
- Appreciation rewards
- Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
- Company social events
- Auto enrolment into a pension scheme
- Free confidential Wellness programme
- Good transport links
- CPD training
The Role
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day/40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Nursery is open between the hours of 7.45am-6pm
Key Duties:
- Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS
- Promoting and supporting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
- Take necessary steps to safeguard all who access the setting, adhering to the safeguarding policy
- Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children at all times
- Flexible in working hours if required.
- Support daily routines.
- Follow policies and procedures.
- Leading staff members and teams.
- Light cleaning duties.
- Maintain a high level of supervision.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
The successful Nursery Lead Practitioner will need to have…
- Level 3 qualification
- Previous room leader experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Work well in a team
- Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
- Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Excellent organisation skills and time-management
We are unable to support with sponsorship
All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,432.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
