We are a thriving nursery located in the heart of Borehamwood, offering a beautiful and welcoming environment for children. Our goal is to provide excellent care and learning experiences in a safe, creative space. We take pride in being inclusive, holistic, and using a therapeutic approach to behaviour management. We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nursery practitioner to join our team, particularly someone who specialises in caring for babies. If you have a passion for early years and enjoy nurturing young children, we would love to hear from you..The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their developmental needs, and fostering a love of learning. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in childcare and early childhood education to make a positive impact on children's lives. The position is paid and suitable for those committed to providing high-quality care and education in a professional setting.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nursery practitioner to join our team, particularly someone who specialises in caring for babies. If you have a passion for early years and enjoy nurturing young children, we would love to hear from you.
Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, hours are 7:30am - 6:00pm 4 days a week, 48 weeks out of the year. You will have one day off per week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Implement engaging activities that promote learning through play, ensuring each child's individual needs are met.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors.
- Observe and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records to support their development.
- Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and well-being.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive team atmosphere, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills when required.
- Ensure compliance with all safeguarding policies and procedures to protect the welfare of children in our care.
Experience
- a Level 2 / Level 3 / or above Early Years Qualification.
- Proven experience working with children in a childcare or nursery setting is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices.
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Experience with organising activities that support early development milestones.
- We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about fostering young children's growth through innovative teaching methods and compassionate care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,436.80-£31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
