Job Description

WAVERLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND DAY NURSERY

Are you an NVQ Level 2/3 Educator? Experienced in childcare?

Nursery Educators, Up to 29,900

Waverley Day Nursery is currently recruiting NVQ Level 2/3 qualified educators to be part of our dynamic team and to work in our inspiring, child led, family oriented setting. Our Nursery is based within Waverley Preparatory School, surrounded by woodland and open spaces. We boast individual nursery gardens, a forest school and offer daily woodland walks for the children, encouraging their enquiring minds to develop.

Waverley Day Nursery is a very successful 120 place setting, where the Managers believe strongly in rewarding staff and aiding professional development. This is a diverse role with duties including:

- being responsible for a Key group of children

- aiding child-led development

- assisting our Forest School outings

- communicating with parents

- supporting activities within the facilities of the School

One of the most exciting aspects of our setting is that a large proportion of our Leaders and
Managers have been recruited from within and joined us initially as Apprentices or Nursery
Educators. This highlights Waverley's commitment to creating career opportunities and promoting staff progression. We believe strongly in supporting and developing staff, fostering new skills, and warmly welcome those with a passion to make their mark through enthusiasm, dedication and new ideas.

Benefits to working at our setting:
*Free lunch, homemade by our chef
*Caring, supportive environment and culture
*Generous holiday entitlement (above statutory)
*Contractual sick pay
*Unrivalled professional development
*Working alongside Teachers and other Specialists
*Team building fun days, meals out, and social events
*Career progression for the ambitious and hardworking
*Discounted childcare and pension scheme
*Uniform provided

Person Specification:
1. A passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
2. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
3. A sense of humour, common sense and a 'can do' attitude!
4. Masses of drive, ambition and energy!
5. A determined, persistent and resilient person, who approaches and overcomes challenges with a positive attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 29,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person