Job Description

Nursery Practitioner - Part Time - Lyngford Park Primary School & Nursery.

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds in the great outdoors? Do you believe nature provides the best classroom? If so, we want you to join our vibrant team!

We are looking for a highly motivated Level 3+ Nursery Practitioner who can join our team to help provide an excellent provision. We believe outdoor learning is essential for children's development. We embrace a play-based curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and a love for nature. We provide a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn and grow through hands-on experiences. As an Outdoor Nursery Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting children's growth and learning. You'll lead engaging outdoor activities, foster a sense of curiosity, and promote physical well-being through nature-based play. Is this you?

Starting salary:

Grade 16 Point 2 currently 23,656 FTE, after 6 months successfully probation salary increases to Grade 14 Point 6 currently 25,183 FTE.

Start Date:

Week commencing Monday 14th July

Location:

Lyngford Park Primary School and Nursery, Taunton

Hours:

25 Hours per week

Contract:

Permanent, All Year Round.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 18th June at 2pm

Huish Nurseries provide high quality care and education for children aged 2-4, open 49 weeks of the year from 8am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will:

? have successfully worked with children.

? be committed to contributing to help each child achieve their best.

? have the ability to use their initiative and have appropriate communication skills.

? be calm, resilient, caring and want every child to succeed.

? have a passion for working outside in our wonderful environment.

Key responsibilities include:

? Create and implement outdoor learning activities to promote exploration and creativity.

? Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

? Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, an excellent team player.

? Observe and assess children's development, providing feedback and support.

? Encourage teamwork and collaboration among children in outdoor settings.

? Uphold our nursery's values and promote sustainability.

In return we can offer:

? enthusiastic and caring children who are eager to learn and engage.

? opportunities to develop your skills in our new fully refurbished learning environment.

Interested? Firstly, please call to book a tour and chat.

You can learn more about the Nursery and we can learn more about you - it must be a two-way agreement.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,656.00-25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person