Nursery Practitioner

Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years & Childcare qualification?  Would you like to join a vibrant and dynamic workplace that offers the youngest children the very best start in their educational journey?

We are looking for qualified early years educators to join our family-run group of children's full-day care nurseries in a Nursery Practitioner role. In addition to offering competitive salaries and excellent working conditions, our nurseries offer a friendly environment in which your contribution will be valued and appreciated. If you are cheerful, responsible and reliable, and looking for a position where no day is the same and every day makes a difference we would love to hear from you.

We currently have vacancies in and around Guildford, Surrey.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for children aged from 3 months to 5 years of age.
• Working as part of a well-qualified & experienced staff team and contributing to the running and development of the nursery.
• Ensuring that children's learning and development are celebrated with the child and their families.
• Using your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & child development to plan and implement play-based, interest-led, learning activities on a daily basis.
• Establishing strong professional relationships with the children, their parents and your colleagues.

In addition to a competitive starting salary of up to £27,500, we will provide:

• A supportive and friendly workplace, with plenty of opportunities to undertake training & professional development.
• 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 with length of service
• Performance-related bonus – up to £500 per year plus Ofsted inspection outcome bonus
• Free uniform.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Free staff events
• Free access to a wide range of CPD training.
• Annual salary review.
• Length of service bonus.
• Staff childcare package – 60% discount for up to 2 children at a time (space permitting).

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a childcare setting (children 5 years and under) is essential; knowledge of the Montessori approach to education would be an advantage.