Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner/Educator to join our dedicated team at our beautiful day nursery in Stapeley, near Nantwich.

Established in 1997, Parklands is a family owned stand-alone nursery with a very welcoming and homely atmosphere for our children, parents and staff. We believe that our staff are our most valuable asset and provide support, guidance and personal and professional development.

If you are passionate about play-based and child-initiated learning and creating an environment in which children of all ages thrive, come and join our motivated, enthusiastic and committed team.

Planning exciting and stimulating child-initiated and adult-led experiences indoors/outdoors for 0-5 year olds

Closely tracking children's development, supporting individual children's learning and helping them to progress

Supporting parent partnerships to meet the individual needs of the children

Supporting nursery improvement plans

Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals

Strictly following health and safety and safeguarding policies.

A full time or part time position is available over 3-4 days. This post is temporary maternity cover initially but is likely to lead to a permanent post. Hours would be between Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm.

A dedication to childcare and a passion to ensure that each child reaches their full potential

Ability to role model your knowledge and best practice to colleagues

Committed to developing your skills further through training

Ability to work as part of a professional and dedicated team

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Reliable and ability to use own initiative

Early Years childcare qualification preferred but also apply if you are enthusiastic about starting a career in Early Years Childcare. References and enhanced DBS check required.

Progression opportunities within the large nursery

Excellent training and development opportunities

Fully funded first aid and safeguarding training

Time back for out of hours training

4.5- or 4-day week (whole or half day off) for full time positions

Discount on childcare fees

An additional day of annual leave for your birthday

Parklands Day Nursery hoodie

Provision of meals and drinks throughout the day

Recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions, individually or as a team

Regular special recognition lunches for the whole staff team

Special rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20+ years' service

Regular staff social events

Staff team Christmas event

Picturesque working environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.27-13.27 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person