Job Description

A leading Montessori Nursery & Forest School at a fantastic leafy location in Herne Hill are recruiting for a strong Nursery Practitioner for their Baby Room.

 Location: Herne Hill - SE London

You must have strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The Nursery Practitioner must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children. This is a full time permanent role with 40 hours/week working with rotating shifts between 7.30am – 6.30pm. Ofsted rated ‘Good’.

Your role as a Nursery Practitioner - Baby Room includes-

• Provide high quality care and activities for the children following Montessori Ethos and to recognize both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment. 
• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policy and guidelines
• As a Baby Room Practitioner you would be working in partnership with parents/carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery. 
• Assist and attend parents’ meetings and open days. Help maintain the safety and security of all children, employees and visitors to the Nursery. 
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery.
• Attend training and development courses as directed by your Manager or Assessor. 
• To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and promote the quality ethos of the nursery. 

Person Specification for the ideal Nursery Practitioner – Baby Room

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference!
• The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits: The team is considered as the most important and valuable resource at this school, so you can benefit from:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Excellent Salary Package.
• Pension scheme.
• Fabulous CPD opportunities
• A friendly, happy and welcoming environment.

The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.

If you have the relevant experience & qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive team please send your cv to anahita@vdrecruitment.uk or call on 07398846041