Nursery Practitioner

Croydon, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

FULL TIME POSITION



NURSERY PRACTITIONER



27,000-28,000



About Us



Tender Care is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 74 place, private day nursery, located within 10- minute walk from Croydon town centre. We offer full time and part time care to children aged between 3 months and 5 years of age.

We are looking for someone to be part of our nursery team and community and we offer training and ongoing professional development plus workplace pension. If you are interested in a career in Early Years/Childcare, and are level 2 OR 3 qualified, please forward your CV and availability for interview ASAP.

The Job



We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic qualified nursery practitioners to join our private day care setting in Canterbury Road Croydon. We have positions across our setting - in which you will play a lead role in supporting the room manager and deputy. You will be working alongside a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team.

As a senior nursery practitioner you are a key member of the nursery team responsible for delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children, based on the needs and interests of those children, you will also role-model and help train apprentices within the setting. There is the possibility of progression to a more senior position, for the right candidate. Some of the duties will include:

Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.

Ensure health and safety and well-being of the children.

Support the children's development, learning and play.

Be a key person for a small group of children, carrying out all related responsibilities and building relationships with them and their families.

Providing inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities in all areas of learning whilst incorporating the EYFS.

Two Year Progress Checks/Transfer Reports.

We are looking for

experienced

nursery nurses who have an NNEB or possess an

NVQ 3 in childcare OR above

to join our growing team.

The following requirements are also essential:



To have worked with under 5's in a nursery environment.

Possess an NVQ 2 or 3.

The ability to write quality observations.

Possess a sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.

Planning skills & Tracking skills or experience.

Desirable:



Possess a rolling DBS

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Children

Knowledge and experience of compiling 2 year old progress checks and/or transfer reports

SENCO training

Other:



40 hours a week 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday-Friday.

Option of compressed hours also available - working pattern: 4 days of 8:00am-6:00pm and 1 day of 9:00-1:00pm

Flexibility is essential - Typical shift eg: 7:45-17:00, 08:30-17:30, 08:45-17:45, 09:00-18:00



Benefits:



Workplace pension

Discounted Childcare

Employee of the Month reward scheme

Increased annual leave with service

Staff Bonuses

Staff Outings

Ongoing professional Development

Salary ranges from 12.50 -13.20 ++ dependent on age and experience.

Tender Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow a Safer Recruitment and Selection Process for all positions and successful applicants will be subject to a complete reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment.

Tender Care is an equal opportunities employer and we value the skills and perspectives that a diverse and representative workforce brings to us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have a notice period to give, if so, how long?
Experience:

Nursery Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) DBS on Update Service (preferred) NVQ 2 or above in Childcare or Equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3707112
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Croydon, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned