Job Description

The Avenue Nursery is a small family setting, looking for a new deputy room leader and with key holder responsibility. We welcome applications from

experienced practitioners

, and in particular

degree level

candidates.

In addition we have flexibility to offer

part-time

roles and

bank cover

roles.

Our ideal candidates will have an excellent working knowledge of early years teaching through play over many years, will take great pride in their work, will be sociable and pro-active and ideally experience in a senior or leadership position.

Our setting and team:

We take pride in our smart high quality early years environment and high standards we maintain, we are a friendly and fun team - all qualified at Level 3+, and offer opportunities to progress qualifications while at work via our training provider. We have access to the countryside and town centre amenities on our doorstep, and have an open-plan inside space as well as sensory space, cosy library, craft /kitchen and garden for playing and growing flowers and vegetables. We are particularly proud of our 'good' Ofsted rating and report from June 2021, in which our SEN provision was cited as excellent.

Benefits:

Regular training and professional practice enhancement Opportunity to work towards next qualification level up / specialise Regular admin-time Additional loyalty holiday days Performance bonus and annual bonus Annual appraisal and regular support and coaching meetings to support well-being and development Paid-for social activities

The role:

The main responsibilities of this role are to be an effective practitioner, ensuring the following:

A nurturing and creative programme of activities, enabling every individual child to enjoy nursery and flourish Excellent communication and parent partnership Risk management, health and safety and adherence to policies and procedures Working together as a team to help children and colleagues to be happy and safe, and make great progress Using knowledge of the children and experience of early years to introduce inspiring 'learn through play' experiences Planning together as a team, ensuring all children's individual care routines and needs are catered for Ensuring daily outdoors experiences for all Demonstrating excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices Observing children and tracking progress, and supporting their next steps alongside parents Attending monthly training and room meetings

How to apply / find out more:

If you would like to discuss your interests and potential opportunities with The Avenue, we would love to hear from you... please email Fiona with a CV and covering letter, or call 01730 233721. We offer trial days and play interviews to facilitate successful recruitment of practitioners who are looking to make the right decision in a new role/change in setting.

The Avenue is pro-active in protecting children from harm. Our commitment to safeguarding comprises robust, fair, and safe recruitment practices. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS certification as part of our vetting checks, and undergo regular suitability checks thereafter.

Salary range indicative of senior / leader, full time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person