Job Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to work with children as a Nursery Practitioner.

Hours and Positions Available:

Part-Time: Guaranteed 20 hours and more

Full Time: Guaranteed 35/40 hours

Term Time only places available

All Year round places available

(Hours and rate will vary based on experience and performance within the nursery)

The candidate will have experience working in a busy day nursery and being a key worker to groups of children.

You will ensure a high standard of care is upheld and quality learning activities are planned daily.

You must hold a minimum Level 3 in childcare or play work.

Job Type: Full-time/Part Time

Kingston Day Nursery is an exciting Early Years setting in Kingston Upon Hull.

Opening in August 1995, the nursery will provide high-quality care and education for children aged from birth to five years. It will operate weekdays, 8:00 am - 17:00 all year round, excluding bank holidays and staff inset days.

Kingston Day Nursery always supported the local community. Our staff are highly motivated, committed and compassionate professionals who work effectively as a team to provide an exceptional level of care informed by a community ethos.

THE POST

The Nursery Practitioner is a qualified professional, with significant childcare experience, who works in partnership with the nursery manager to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

A DBS check is required by Ofsted before any appointment can be confirmed.

The hours of work will be between 8:00 am - 17:00, Monday to Friday on a shift rota basis. However, for the right client, we are flexible, and this could be term time only or core hours.

Other benefits include:

Free Uniform

Free Training

Free CPD

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To create an environment that provides for the well-being of all the children attending the nursery.

To communicate effectively with all customers, including internal teams, parents/carers children.

To attend training courses and network meetings, taking on additional responsibilities relating to the operation of the nursery, when required.

To ensure that the children's health, safety and welfare are held to be paramount at all times. To includes taking responsibility for dealing with any child protection issues, in liaison with the appropriate agencies.

To cover duties in the absence of staff and take responsibility for a room.

To be aware of the high-profile status of Kingston Day Nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.

Attend out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents' evenings and special events.

To be a good role model to the children and other staff members.

To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.

To undertake any other aspects of the nursery, work according to need.

This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Job Type: Full-time/Part Time

Salary: 10.50:00 to 11.50 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

*Please note a contract will only be signed after a 7-week probationary period. During this period your performance will be assessed by the nursery manager. Assessment will be done by following the Kingston Nursery Induction.

*2 References are required before able to start any work at Kingston Nursery

COVID-19:

Kingston Nursery has taken all actions to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for Children and Staff. During this induction period, you will need to cover strict hygiene rules to ensure the safety of the children and staff in the nursery.

Due to Covid-19 Kingston Nursery collects the children from the main door to ensure only key Workers and Children are in the Nursery.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: 11.00-11.50 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingston upon Hull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a Level 3 in Childcare
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery experience: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person