NEW NURSERY
Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 +)
Location: Monkey Puzzle Crouch End
Job Overview
To provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the setting.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures at all times.
- Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers
People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from:
- Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform
- Free parking
- Childcare discount
- Companywide events
- A wellbeing focused leadership team
- Competitive salary
- 2 annual inset training days
- Shift Option: 40hrs over 4 or 5 days
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children
- Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children in line with EYFS Framework
- Undertake the role of Key Person, building strong relationships with children and their families.
- Observe, plan and assess children's development and maintain accurate records for your key children.
- Prepare and lead engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
- Support children's emotional wellbeing and encourage independence, confidence and curiosity.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high-quality learning environment and positive nursery culture.
- Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers and support strong partnershhips
- Attend staff meetings, training and professional development as required.
- Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager
- Team working, we are a lovely family feel nursery and we strive for happiness for our people
- Clear and accurate record keeping and report writing
- Promoting a high standard of quality within the nursery including practice, environment and resources in line with our nursery expectations
Essentials
- Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- At least 2 year's experience working as a nursery practitioner or similar in an Early Years setting.
Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
