Job Description

We have two vacancies for our Senior Nursery Practitioner/Room Leader at our Shirland nursery in the baby & toddler unit.

THE KEY DETAILS

Hours per week:

32-40 hours a week, all year round

Hours of work:

shifts between 7:15am-6.15pm

Pay:

14 per hour

Reports to:

Nursery Management

Location:

Main Rd, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BA

Requirements:

Level 3 Qualification in childcare and education (or equivalent). You must also have at least 2 years qualified childcare experience.

Working Patterns

Our room seniors work a minimum of 32 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Our working hours are shift basis between 7.15am and 6.15pm Occasional evening or weekend work may be required due to staff meetings, training or conferences, however these are always arranged in advance and either time back or overtime is given.
These positions will provide an opportunity to really influence the running and leading of the unit, as well as offering lots of opportunity for you to build on your own professional development.

We are looking for strong, qualified candidates with a wealth of experience to help lead the wider team and uphold our high standards of childcare that we provide. The ideal candidate would already have some leadership experience to help them manage other staff members within the unit.

Essential Skills for this position are as follows -

Minimum Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years Education. Minimum of 2 Years Qualified Experience in a childcare setting Excellent understanding of the EYFS and how to use it effectively. Good knowledge of core policies & procedures in Early Years (safeguarding, Inclusion and Equality of opportunities policy, promoting positive behaviour) High levels of energy & passion. Good patience and ability to engage children of all abilities. Excellent spoken and written English. Warm & friendly personality. Proactive, 'can do' attitude. Innovative & inspirational approach to learning indoors and a passion for outdoor play.

Desirable Skills for this position are as follows -

First aid qualified Additional training (e.g. safeguarding, food hygiene.) Experience in a leadership role
As a family owned business we are firm believers that our staff are our greatest asset, so we endeavour to ensure you have a fantastic induction and internal training structure. This then enables each new staff member to integrate quickly into their new team and work in line with our company ethos.

Staff Benefits:

50% discount on nursery fees for all staff members 50% discount on School Holiday Club fees for all staff members 30 days annual leave + 1 day off on your birthday + Extra days annual leave for long service Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay Company pension

Staff Training & Wellbeing Initiatives:

Health & Wellbeing Programme including access to 24 hour counselling support, including financial and debt advice Wellbeing committee for staff socials including Christmas party Free on-site parking Dedicated staff rooms with refreshments Free first aid training Regular in-house and external training for all staff Career progression and development opportunities across our group of 7 nurseries Free good quality, branded uniform Christmas closure

Did you know...

Over 30 staff members have been with us 10+ years

6 team members have over 25 years of service

, with our longest-serving colleague reaching

36 years (and counting!)

.

Half of staff have been with us 5 years or more

Many colleagues who joined in the early 2000s are still with us today,

progressing into senior and leadership roles

. At the same time, we're always welcoming

new faces and fresh energy

to bring additional skills and ideas to each of our sites. This blend of long-standing experience and new talent keeps our nurseries vibrant, innovative, and supportive
The White House Nurseries currently operate from 7 private nursery settings situated within the Derbyshire and Derby City districts.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please fill out an application form via our website. We will then be in touch to arrange an interview if you match the required criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safer Recruitment

At The White House Nurseries we are committed to child protection and safeguarding children against harm. We promote the welfare of children, families and our work force and expect all staff members to share this commitment as informed by our robust policies and procedures.

The White House Nurseries adhere to our Safer Recruitment Policy. Candidates will only progress further through the recruitment stage providing they can pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and supply at least two satisfactory independent references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you a genuine job seeker seeking employment Do you have an Early Years level 3 qualification?
Experience:

nursery: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road