Job Description
VD Recruitment has partnered with a leading and growing group of independent Montessori
nurseries and preschools. We are currently recruiting at their Acton branch for Level 3 Practitioner
Term Time.
We are looking for a
passionate Early Years Practitioner with strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and
interpersonal skills. The individual must be highly motivated and have a
positive attitude towards working with children.
You will be joining
a small 36 place ‘Good’ Ofsted
Rated nursery at Acton W3
location. This is a term time permanent role with 40 hours/week working with
rotating early and late shifts.
Duties
& Responsibilities is as below but not limited to-
·
Provide high quality care and
activities for the children and to recognise 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.
·
Observe each child’s progress and
report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the
Early Years Foundation Stage.
·
Ensure that no child is ever left on
their own in the room / nursery / outing.
·
Understand and participate in the key
person system. To ensure that your own key children learning journey/ profiles
are up to date and maintained at the required quality level.
·
Work 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.
·
Help carry out regular assessments to
ensure all Nursery Health and Safety procedures are followed.
·
Ensure the cleanliness of the children
and their surroundings at all times.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Required:
- Level 3 in Childcare & Education
- Good sound
knowledge of the EYFS
- Experience
in a nursery setting
- First
Aid qualified
- Key
Person experience
- Good
written and communication skills
Staff
Benefits Package:
- Excellent Base Salary
- 28 days holidays
- Half day off on your birthday
- Funded training courses to develop your
career
- Financial support towards further
qualifications
- Increased salary for Level 3 Forest
School Leaders
- Career progression and promotion
opportunities
- Health care benefits including optical,
dental, chiropody and therapy (physio and osteo)
- Westfield Rewards - Exclusive special
offers and discounts from more than 450 High Street and online retailers
- Free 24 hours counselling and advice
line on wide range of issues
- Ofsted "Outstanding" outcome -
"M&S gift voucher" for each staff
- Staff discount for childcare
- Pension Scheme
- Introduce a friend and earn a
"M&S gift voucher"
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 or
call on 07398846041.