Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday
Working hours: 40 hours working week
Salary: £25,420 (Level 2) £26,420 (Level 3) (per annum)
BENEFITS
• £250 bonus should the nursery achieve the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
• Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid
• Birthday off after one year of service (paid)
• Option to ‘Sell Back’ up to 5-day’s Annual Leave.
• Pension
• Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef
• 2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £500
• 5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £1000
• 10 Year Service Award Ceremony
• TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme).
• Heated and Aircon staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting
• Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)
• Professional Training
• Career development plans
• Regular one-to-one meetings and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Store discounts
• Fully heated and airconditioned throughout the setting
• Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)
OVERALL JOB ROLE
• To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
• Support the room manager with the daily running of the room
• Ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others
• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
• To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing, and planning for each individual child DUTIES
• To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting
• Support the room manager with the effective daily running of your room
• Have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectation
• To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children.
• Take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
• To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children
• Uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress
• Work with outside professionals where required
• Work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families
• Work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting
QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)
• Minimum level 2 in early years or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
• Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent (applicable to Level 3 Candidates)
• Paediatric first aid (if the qualification was obtained after 2016) (applicable to Level 3 Candidates)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)
• Experience of working in a nursery or similar environment
• Experience of being a key person
• Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage
• Experience of working in a team
PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR
• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
• Basic Administrative and IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
Best Start Recruitment are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies, please reach out for more information or send your CV to us today!