If you hold a full and relevant Early Years Qualification or would like to work towards a qualification - our Nursery Practitioner opportunity would be perfect for you. We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and developing little minds. Someone who can think outside the box and bring "JOY " into the nursery.
About the Green Cave Nursery
Located next to Tunbridge Wells Train Station
Ofsted Rating: Good
Capacity: 35 children
Age Range: 3months-3 years
Specialties: Montessori, Yoga, Forest School, Football
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis
The ideal candidate will have
Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification or willing to train towards a higher Level.
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
Nursery Benefits
Bonus per year
Supportive Management Team
In-house training & recognised qualifications
Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development
Apprenticeship scheme including up to Level 5
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We look forward to receiving your application!