Job Description

Full time Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Early Years Educator to join our friendly and vibrant team at Little Pippins Montessori Nursery to care for nursery children aged 0-4 years, in our beautiful, former primary school, on the doorstep of Newby Hall Estate and Gardens.

We are based in a former primary school, dating back to 1857, it has a separate baby room with enclosed gardens. In the main building we have a Two-year-old and three-year-old classroom as well as a dedicated Montessori Classroom. Outside we have a playground and over 1.5 acres of grass and woodland with pond and vegetable growing patches. We are also incredibly lucky to have the grounds of the Newby Hall Estate to explore along with the support of the local community to welcome the children to the village and join in with regular events throughout the year.

We offer a blended Montessori approach and as such we are seeking someone calm, kind, gentle with a good sense of imagination and humour and who can dedicate their attention to the children in our care.

It would be ideal if the candidate should possess experience with all ages and have a sound understanding of safeguarding children, as well as understanding the EYFS to carry out a 'key person' role for their own group of children. A willingness to learn new skills and a strong passion for facilitating children's individual needs, keeping them safe and preparing them for their next transitions in life.

Applicants are subject to stringent suitability checks, including reference checking and criminal record disclosures before employment at the nursery.

Experience required- 1 years with no break.

Also required- a good coat and a pair of wellies for our woodland walks!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent 40 hours a week.

The nursery is open from 8:00am-5:30pm.

Strict pre-employment checks will be made prior to the appointment.

Employment is at Skelton on Ure Primary School, HG4 5AJ.

Please be aware that all the team at the nursery are quite bonkers so a great sense of humour is most desirable, please do not be scared to email any questions once you have read the job description if you feel that it is the right fit for you but you do not possess all the criteria, we are very kind and flexible and love welcoming people to our crazy nursery family.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality childcare and early childhood education to children in a nurturing environment. Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive community. Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the nursery. Assist in managing daily operations and contribute to leadership initiatives as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the nursery space.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you hold a Level 2 childcare certificate?
Licence/Certification:

Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) DBS and registered on the update service (preferred) level 3 childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person