Job Description

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Elm Court Estate - Unit C Capstone Road ME7 3JQ

Nursery Practitioner Level 2 -Baby Room

Salary - 27,060.80 per annum

Hours - 40

Welcome to Prima Montessori Nursery

When applying for this amazing role, please make sure you do have a full and relevant level 2 in childcare and that you do have the right to work in the uk, as we do not offer sponsership.

Located on Capstone Road in Gillingham, Prima Montessori Nursery is situated on the Elm Court Estate, offering ample parking spaces for easy drop-offs and pick-ups. Rated "Good" by Ofsted (July 2022), our nursery combines a Montessori-inspired approach to childcare with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) national curriculum to provide a well-rounded educational experience.


Our nursery is supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team, with our manager having been part of Prima Montessori for 21 years. This long-standing experience ensures a strong foundation in providing quality care and education for every child.


Our key focus is to prepare children for school by encouraging learning through play, all while offering the guidance and support of our warm and friendly team of childcare experts. Parents consistently praise the family-like atmosphere we foster here, making Prima Montessori Nursery a highly recommended childcare setting within the local community.


At Prima Montessori, we care for children from birth to 5 years, ensuring they have a solid foundation for their educational journey in a nurturing and stimulating environment.


Within this role you will be working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday and it will be essential for you to have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification. Salary 27,601.60 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave:

Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays

Discounts:

75% off nursery fees for our team member's

Wellbeing:

Confidential employee assistance helpline available

Development:

Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

As Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these daily in every routine Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures

Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential

Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.


The Prima Montessori is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.



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