Job Description

Pay:

28,237.04 per year

Job description Full Time Senior Nursery Practitioner Required Level 3 or above with a child care qualification to apply

We are excited to be offering the post of a full time senior nursery practitioner to join our Abacus family. This position would be office based and room based, working alongside the manager and the other senior team. The successful candidate should be dedicated, inspirational, calm, organised, professional and a team player. The successful candidate will assist our exceptionally experienced and supportive management team to provide a happy and inspiring environment to ensure that all children receive the highest possible standards of care, nurturing and education. We are a family run, very successful independent business which can offer a more personal, positive and professional working environment.

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Experience:

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support to all nursery nurses to enable them to maintain and promote positive, professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers, and other professionals.

Promote our values and ethos to ensure a happy, child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.

Promote an outstanding standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Safeguarding Welfare Requirements

To ensure that our thorough planning and assessment system is accurately maintained by the nursery practitioners, being supported by the senior team.

Support the provision of outstanding childcare practice in relation to special educational needs and inclusion, showing sound knowledge of SEND

Provide leadership and support to all nursery nurses to enable them to establish and maintain professional, positive working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers

Ensure the effective implementation of the nurseries key carer system and allocate key children appropriately

Ensure that all children are kept safe and that all of the staff team are confident to follow safeguarding procedures and you have a sound knowledge of safeguarding elements.

Proactively promote the nursery to current and potential parents, including in the wider community

Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery

To assist the Manager other senior staff and room lead members to actively support and promote the development of colleagues and students.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Minimum Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification Strong communication skills - both written and verbal An excellent understanding of child development and the ability to recognise and address any concerns. Good knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures Experience of successfully managing the delivery of the EYFS within our nursery environment Professional, knowledgeable and inspirational in promoting the learning and development of young children Excellent role model and team leading skills, prioritising tasks effectively Sound knowledge of ICT Two satisfactory references, one must be from most recent employer.
You'll receive a competitive salary & benefits package including:

Benefits

28,237.04 per annum*

23 days holiday in addition to 8 bank holidays*

Receive extensive training in relation to the role*

Access to a specialised online training programme*

Working as part of a very successful, experienced, friendly and supportive team*

Free uniform*

Free DBS*

Regular paid non-contact time to complete paperwork/attend and conduct meetings*

Staff social events*

Childcare discount*

Free beverages and all meals and snacks included.*

Blue light card*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the Nursery policies and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check, and provide two satisfactory references.

This position is best suited to those who have previously had management experience across all rooms and been office based.

Reference ID: Senior nursery nurse

Job Types: Permanent Full time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Hebburn, NE31 1NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required) Childcare: 2 years (required) Management: 2 years (desirable )
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,237.04 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Work Location: In person