Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? Have you always wanted to work with children? If yes, then please read on as we have a fantastic opportunity for aspiring candidates to join our team in Sidcup and enter into the world of early years education.

Purple Willows is a thriving and happy community! We have high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and we are committed to every child achieving their absolute best regardless of background.

We are looking for a skilled, dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team.

What we offer:

Respect, value and reward our nursery staff for their hard work Offer continuous professional development. Offer the best working condition for all our staff Private 24 hours wellbeing programme Promote internally as much as possible Employees get a day off on their birthday Monthly performance bonus We donate to local charities Diverse workforce A highly competitive salary Attractive annual holidays

Purpose of post

To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child's life Support all staff and engage in a good staff team Liaise with and support parents and other family members To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc. To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery's philosophy is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Recording accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Manager / nursery administrator has initialed the report before parents receives it Look upon the nursery, as a "whole" where can your help be most utilized? Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child To respect the confidentiality of all information received. Ensure nursery rooms and outdoor areas are set up ready before the commencement of each day.
Purple Willows is committed to Child Protection. As such, the successful candidate will be required to apply for Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS.

Reference ID: NAB

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 15,750.00 per year

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NAB