Job Description

Join the Magic at Sanderstead Park Nursery!

Nestled in the heart of a beautiful park in Sanderstead, Sanderstead Park Nursery is a warm, family-run setting where children thrive and imaginations soar!

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment -- and now, we're on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our close-knit team.

Are you energetic, dependable, and quick-thinking? Do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification and hands-on experience with little learners? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be working with a delightful group of children, surrounded by a supportive and friendly team that values creativity, collaboration, and care.

Job Title -

Nursery Practitioner

Purpose of post

Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Give support to other team members throughout the nursery Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.

Key areas

Work with and support children Work as part of a team Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager/Team Leader

Duties and responsibilities

Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members Keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share these with parents, carers and other key adults in the child's life Support all staff and engage in maintaining a good staff team Liaise with and support parents and other family members Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc. Be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snacks, meals, cleaning equipment etc. Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery's vision is fulfilled Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Record accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it Look upon the nursery, as a "whole" to consider where your skills can be best utilised. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child Respect the confidentiality of all information received.

Specific childcare tasks

Prepare and complete activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person/worker Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing Wash and change children as required Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times Ensure a poorly child is treated appropriately and management is notified immediately Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
Requirements:

A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are required to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. Previous experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting is highly desirable. A genuine passion for childcare and the ability to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children is crucial.
What we offer:

A competitive salary ranging from 28,782.00 - 31,590.00 (based on 41-45 hours/week) Ongoing professional training to support your growth Team socials and celebrations throughout the year A generous reward scheme based on your contributions Free enhanced DBS check Free on-site parking Free uniform Excellent holiday allowance
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun, rewarding career--apply now and become part of the Sanderstead Park Nursery family!

All applicants will be subject to checks on suitability to work with children and references

Offers of employment will not be given until all reference and suitability checks have been completed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,782.00-31,590.00 per year

Work Location: In person