Job Description

Safari Stars Nursery are looking to welcome on board a passionate and enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Nurse to join our team on a full time basis, working 40 hours per week.
The successful candidate must have a minimum Level 2 recognised childcare qualification.

The successful Candidate will be based in a room working with children aged 2 -3 years.

You must have sound knowledge of the updated EYFS curriculum and you will be a key person for up to 6 key children. You will receive full induction training ensuring you have a clear understanding of how as a setting we plan to develop children's education and narrow gaps in their learning ensuring they thrive in our care.
We use the online App "Tapestry" for assessments and communication with the parents about children's' development and time spent at nursery. Time to upload photos/ written observations is given fortnightly allowing you to keep up to date with this.

You will be guided every step of the way by our highly trained staff team ensuring that you flourish as a practitioner and a professional with potential for progression. Not only will you gain extensive first hand experience but you will also benefit from external short courses such as; Safeguarding Children, Food Safety, Prevent Duty and Paediatric First Aid.

Shift patterns varying each week between 7.45-5 and 9-6.

Responsibilities and Duties

Supervision and interaction with children
Supervision of meal times
Observation, planning and assessment - inline with the new EYFS
Partnerships with parents and carers
Key person to a minimum of 6 children - this will require a good standard of written English.
Being alert in Safeguarding and how to deal with any safeguarding concerns effectively.
Planning fun, stimulating activities that relate to the children's interests and development.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience working with children
Key person experience
Sound Knowledge of the EYFS and able to carry out assessments inline with the new curriculum
Knowledge of child development and passionate about helping them to learn and grow
Level 2 or above in childcare & education or similar.

Benefits

Attendance bonus - Giving you the potential for an additional 2 days annual leave per year.
20 days Paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
Full Christmas closure allowing you to enjoy the festive season.
3 training days per year
Paid short courses to develop your own CPD and keep up to date with the training requirements.
As well as this, we do two events for staff for team building per year (Often of a weekend and not mandatory although enjoyable)
Medicash optional once passed probation
Pension scheme

Pay will vary depending on Experience and Qualifications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.75 per hour

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person