Job Description

A well-designed, brand-new nursery following the Froebel approach, located in a fantastic leafy area of Nunhead, is recruiting for an experienced Early Years Practitioner.

Excellent Salary Package - £25k - £28k PA Based on experience

 Location: Nunhead – SE15 (Southwark)

Hours - 40 hours/week over 5 days OR 36 Hours/ week – 4 days working

Shifts - Rotating shifts between 8am – 6pm

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.

Your role as a Nursery Practitioner includes-

• Provide high quality care and activities for the children following Froebel approach 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 an Early Years 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. 
• 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 Early Years Practitioner

• 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 and qualifications and would like to join a progressive team, please send your CV or call 07398 846041.