Scallywags Day Nursery in Oakham currently have vacancies for Early Years Practitioners, that are ideally qualified to at least Level 2 in Childcare, preferably Level 3. We are looking for qualified part-time staff members, and can offer a range of hours including Lunch Cover. For the right person we can also consider a full-time position.
At Scallywags we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of day care and nursery education from 6 weeks to 5 years. We recognise what an important role we play in each child’s development. Most of all, we want our children to be happy, confident and secure.
A Qualified Early Years Practitioner is required, to:
- Provide Children with a safe, secure and stimulating environment
- Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities in line with the EYFS framework to meet the needs of the children within their age group
- Ensure observations/ evaluations are regularly completed and records are kept up to date
- Operate a keyworker system and liaise with parents/carers about their child’s development and encourage them to participate in their child’s learning and development
- Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team
Ideally you will need to:
- Hold a full and relevant early years and childcare qualification at Level 3 or above (such as NVQ Level 3 in CCLD, Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce), or equivalent qualification
- Have gained experience within a nursery setting
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Good knowledge and understanding of OFSTED policies and regulations
- Good knowledge of Child Protection, Safeguarding and Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work well within a team as well as using own initiative
- Have good communication skills
In addition you will need to be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and creative, with the commitment to provide the highest standards of childcare.
What you will receive:
- A competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with additional loyalty days as you progress with your career
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Staff Wellbeing 'Employee Assistance' Programme giving you access to confidential support and assistance
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities provided
- Staff discount on childcare
- Nest Pension
- Uniform provided
The working hours are between 15 and 40 hours per week, shift patterns from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
All employment is offered subject to the completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 2 written references and a 3 month probationary period.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakham, Rutland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Years Level 3 or above (preferred)
- Early Years Level 2 or above (preferred)
Work Location: In person
