We are have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, caring, passionate, experienced and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Heather's Nursery.
If the below sounds like you, please get in touch.
· You have the ability to make every child feel special.
· You have a warm, friendly nature and be able to distribute hugs as required.
· You laugh at jokes you don't understand.
· If a child requests that you be a fairy, a pirate or a spaceman, you must be the best fairy, pirate or spaceman that you can be!
· The ability to sing out of tune in front of a small crowd.
· Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically.
· You are prepared to drink numerous cups of pretend tea on a daily basis.
· You can read a story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
· Possess the skills to count the heads of numerous moving small people.
· You are prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace.
· Most importantly. you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families.
There is no other job quite like this one!
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children aged 0-5 years
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based activities
- Observe and assess children's progress and communicate with parents/guardians
- Collaborate with other educators and staff to create a positive learning environment
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences
- Patience, empathy, and understanding of children's needs
- Ability to work as part of a team
Staff benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, closure over Christmas, discounted childcare at one of our nurseries, fully funded training opportunities, onsite parking and membership of a healthcare scheme.
Post-holders will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and employment will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references.
Pay: £26,325.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
