Job Description

We're Hiring: Early Years Practitioners!

Location: Little Rainbows Nursery Guest Street, Leigh, WN7 2RP
Hours: Full time (39 hours per week over 4 days)
Salary:

13.00 per hour

Are you a passionate, experienced Level 2 qualified early years professional ready to inspire young lives? Join our warm, nurturing team and make a real difference in children's lives every day!

We are seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. St Bede's Childcare Ltd was established in June 2003, providing childcare for families from birth up to 11 years of age. We have four nursery settings based in Leigh, Wigan and Bolton and a large out of school club provision also based in Bolton.

We have an excellent reputation for providing affordable, quality childcare for families and strive to ensure our staff get the best possible training and progression routes to enable them to have long happy careers with us. Some of our staff have been with us almost 20 years!

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years old.

Duties:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and lessons
- Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play in
- Observe and monitor children's development, providing feedback to parents and colleagues as needed
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other professionals as needed
- Ensure that all health and safety procedures are followed at all times

Experience:
- Minimum Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 years old in a nursery or similar setting
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well as part of a team

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for career progression within the company
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about working with young children, have the necessary qualifications and experience, and are committed to providing high-quality care and education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your childcare career!

To apply, please send your CV to info@little-rainbows.org or apply online at Indeed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leigh WN7 2RP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

minimum of NVQ level 2 or above qualification in childcare (required)
Work Location: In person