Job Description

VD Recruitment is proud to partner with a distinguished nursery group with over 45 years of experience in early years education. With locations across London, Brighton & Hove, Worthing, and Cambridge, this nursery has developed a bespoke curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School philosophies, designed to lay the foundations for an exceptional life through education.

Join them as a Nursery Practitioner for a rewarding career in early years education which provides you with great progression prospects, an attractive salary and a whole host of employee benefits.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Nursery Practitioner ( Level 3) .

Location - Tooting SW17

Salary Offered - GBP27,000 - GBP30,000

Hours - 40 / week working between 7.30am to 6pm

Below are some of the fabulous benefits offered -

• An industry leading salary with competitive benefits
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes and the Club
• Flexibility that suits you
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted childcare up to 50%
• Employee discounts and offers
• Beautiful settings to work in, featuring recent or planned investment in resources and environments

Key responsibilities as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment appropriate to the age of the children.
• Ensuring that the health, welfare, and safety of all the children in the setting are met.
• Ensure compliance towards all the policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement play and educational activities according to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Encourage each child to reach his or her individual potential.
• Demonstrating an understanding of the care and educational needs of children
• Keep clear and precise observations and records as required.
• Maintain and update key child profiles.
• Develop effective professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Treat all children with respect, equality, and dignity.
• Attend relevant training sessions both inside and outside the setting.
• Attend all appropriate staff meetings, open days, parents' evenings, etc. as required.

Person Specification for the ideal Nursery Practitioner

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
• Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour

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

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you. Please send your cv or call on 07398846041.