Job Description

Are you passionate about Early Years? Are you a qualified practitioner looking for a new role?

At

Blossom Tree Montessori

, we are recruiting for

Senior Nursery Practitioners to join our our warm and friendly nurseries in Northwood Hills and Eastcote.

We are really passionate about the Montessori ethos and we provide in house training as well as supporting staff to complete courses to further their knowledge. The children at Blossom Tree are high achievers and we are looking for the right candidate who is passionate about teaching and making the learning environment fun and engaging for all children.

Both nurseries are very accessible via public transport, with bus stops right outside and around a 7/8 minute walk from the stations which are both on the Met Line.

This role is full time,

40 hours per week - working between the hours of 7:30am-6pm.

We offer:

Competitive salary with an annual review.

28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time.

One extra day's holiday per year increasing with each year of service.

One day's extra holiday on your birthday each year!

Regular employee recognition award

Bonus for outstanding attendance and punctuality

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Three paid staff training days per year.

Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children's framework.

In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications

Complimentary team building activities.

Staff childcare discount.

Time owed in lieu.

Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay 13 each year for the Update Service.

A day as a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Blossom would include:

Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.*
Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.*
Creating an environment suitable for the age and stage of the children.*
Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.*
Observing, assessing and planning for the children's individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.*
Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.*
Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.*
Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.*
Supporting the Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in the classroom.*

What we would ask from you:

A minimum of

Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.*
Previous experience of working in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.*
An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.*
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.*
To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.*

We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,409.82-28,709.34 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person