Job Description Acre Wood Day Nursery

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Working either 4 days per week (36 hours) or 5 days per week (40 Hours)

Salary: £27,060.80 + £750 joing bonus + £400 Qualification Bonus:

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus

to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff)

Acre Wood Day Nursery

have the opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to come and join their team. This role is working 36 hours per week across 4 days or 40 hours across 5 days. We are looking for someone who puts the children at the heart of everything they do, who is able to join us in delivering our ethos and curriculum.

Be a part of a staff team who OFSTED say "warm and nurturing interactions from staff help support children in feeling safe and secure. Staff have the same high expectations and ambitions for all children. They have adopted a curriculum that is based on children''s individual interests and what they already know and can do." Come and join us today to be apart of positive and flourishing tomorrows.

Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.

Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*:

\tProvide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

\tUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

\tEnsure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.

\tUndertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

\tMaintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

\tFacilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent

\tAttend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and skills:

\tFull and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential

\tFluent in written and spoken English - essential

\tOver 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable

\tKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

\tAnnual Leave:

Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and