Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner to join the team at our nursery in Haswell, Co. Durham. The nursery is situated in self-contained, well-maintained premises at the former Haswell Children's Centre. It is part of a group of nurseries owned by Castle Kindergarten Limited which has a professional, committed staff team. The appointment is a full-time, permanent post.

Do you love working with young children?

Do you believe in giving every child the best learning opportunities possible?

Do you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers?

Do you enjoy working with other adults & contributing to a hard-working and committed team?

We are looking for a qualified, hardworking and dedicated early years practitioner. The vacancy exists for a practitioner who:

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holds a Level 3 early years qualification has a passion for working with young children and is motivated and enthusiastic about high quality child-led learning both indoors and outdoors is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards through high quality leadership sees the value of reflecting on their own practice and that of their team in order to bring about improvements in provision and in outcomes for children sees the value to be gained from children learning with nature and appreciate the wide benefits that this can bring to their enjoyment and motivation

In return we offer:

paid lunch breaks 25% childcare discount Christmas closure as we recognise the value of family time at such a special time of year a warm and friendly working environment the support of a very experienced leadership and management team our commitment to help you grow as a practitioner through training and development opportunities annual Winter Wellness Day off opportunities for team building and celebrating success including a Christmas night out dedicated training sessions and professional development staff reward scheme and long service awards
The post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

To find out more about Castle Kindergarten, please visit www.castlekindergarten.org Opportunities to talk with us are warmly welcomed. To arrange this please contact our Early Years Adviser, Kay Rooks on 07488267104 or email kay@castlekindergarten.org.uk

Castle Kindergarten, Haswell Children's Centre, Church Street, Haswell, Co. Durham DH6 2DZ

Job Role:

Early Years Practitioner

Start Date:

asap

Salary

: 12.21 per hour

Job Type:

Full time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person