Job Description

Noah's Ark Day Nursery and Forest School is opening in September 2025 under new management. It is situated on Sandy Lane, Accrington. The new owners are qualified and experienced Early Years staff. We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic nursery practitioners to join our amazing team. The role will suit an organised individual with a passion for high quality early years care and education.

The nursery practitioners must have the following:

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification 1 - 2 years childcare experience Sound knowledge of the Ofsted Statutory framework which includes - Learning and Development of each child (EYFS, Learning Goals, Planning, Progression etc), Assessments, Safeguarding and Welfare, Policies and Procedures etc Safeguarding knowledge - (Child Protection, Risk Assessments etc). Be able to interact with parents, staff and other agencies. Ensuring that all children receive the highest levels of care and education all the time. Some administrative experience - completing registration forms etc
Our aim is:

Support you through a personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in any areas you wish to develop for your knowledge and experience. Enhanced DBS check with registration on the update service
The main purpose of the successful candidate is to:

Be committed to Ofsted Requirements - safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Continually promote high standards all around the nursery environment including planning (learning and teaching in line with the EYFS) and all levels of care. Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are always maintained

Role and Responsibilities

The Nursery practitioners role is to ensure all children receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Some of the other responsibilities include:

To ensure the nursery abides with all relevant legislation and frameworks which includes the local authority and OFSTED requirements. To ensure the provision is always of the highest quality and strive to attain it. To participate effectively to plan short term and long-term goals in liaison with the manager. To ensure you adhere to nursery policies, objectives and code of conduct. To ensure the safeguarding of children and staff a priority. To manage on a daily/weekly/yearly, the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage and improve where necessary. To ensure risk assessments are a priority and continuously monitor the condition of the facility and equipment and reporting to the manager maintenance, repairs and new items as required. To ensure parents day are organised and updating parents and Carers about their child's development, progress and behaviour. Answering enquiries from parents/carers about enrolment, payments and practices and informing the manager. To ensure other duties are fulfilled to effectively operate the nursery.
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Fully paid holiday entitlement - 4 weeks
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,142.00-32,988.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Accrington BB5 2AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

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

Application deadline: 28/08/2025
Reference ID: HENM1
Expected start date: 31/07/2025