Job Description

We are a 48 place day nursery based in Nether edge area of Sheffield (S11)

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated qualified Level 3 Early Years practitioner to join our caring nursery team.

The successful candidate will

hold a relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification ideally hold a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate have a comprehensive understanding of the EYFS and inspection Framework and also the non statutory Birth to Five and Development Matters guidance. understand the importance of following comprehensive safeguarding and child protection procedures to keep all children safe and promote their well being. have an ability to work independently and part of an experienced and friendly staff team. be able to maintain professional relationships with parents, carers and external partner agencies. have a love of outdoors and understand the benefits of outdoor learning on children's health and emotional well being. to understand the planning cycle and implement opportunities and experiences to meet the needs, interests and experiences of individual children. to understand and follow nursery policies and procedures have a nurturing disposition, offering comfort and warmth to all children. to be a key person to a group of children. have satisfactory DBS check and references
The position available is

either part time (20 + hours) or full time 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Basic hours are between 11.45am -3.45pm (part time) 8.45am -3.45pm (full time) 38 weeks per year (term time) some additional hours maybe required there is flexibility to work in the Activity school that runs in some of the holidays
The Psalter Lane Nursery offers employees

holiday pay childcare discount a company pension scheme a high quality, friendly and supportive working environment professional development opportunities..
this position will be subject to a successful DBS check and references

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension
Experience:

nursery: 1 year (required) Qualified Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person