Are you passionate about Early Years? Are you a qualified practitioner looking for a new role?
At Blossom Tree Montessori, we are recruiting for Senior Nursery Practitioners* to join our warm and friendly nurseries in _Northwood Hills, Eastcote and Pinner. *_
We are deeply passionate about the Montessori ethos and offer in-house training, as well as supporting staff to complete further courses to grow their knowledge. The children at Blossom Tree are high achievers and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about teaching and committed to making the learning environment fun and engaging for every child.
Our settings are very accessible via public transport, with bus stops right outside and around around a 7-8 minute walk from the stations which are on the Met Line.
This role is full time, 40 hours per week – working between the hours of 7:30am-6pm.
A little about Blossom Tree Montessori:
- We first opened our Northwood branch in July 2018 and have expanded the nursery twice since opening.
- We opened our second branch in Eastcote in June 2023.
- We are opening our third branch in Pinner very soon!
- We are really passionate about the Montessori ethos and we provide in house training as well as supporting staff to complete courses to further their knowledge.
- There is plenty of room for career progression and we are very focused on upskilling our staff team.
- We use a nursery app called ‘Blossom Educational’ which is our sister company! It’s incredibly user friendly and helps us to be efficient and organised.
We offer:
· Competitive salary with an annual review
· 28 days holiday per year including closure days at Easter and Christmas
· One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
· One day’s extra holiday on your birthday each year!
· Regular employee recognition award
· Pension scheme
· Free uniform
· Three paid staff training days per year
· In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
· Complimentary team building activities
· Staff childcare discount
· Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay £16 each year for the Update Service.
A day as a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Blossom would include:
- Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
- Creating an environment suitable for the age and stage of the children.
- Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
- Observing, assessing and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
- Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
- Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
- Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
- Supporting the Room Leader and Deputy Room Leader in the classroom.
What we would ask from you:
- A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.
- Previous experience of working in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
- An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500.00-£29,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
