Job Summary
We have an opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner/Educator to join our dedicated team at our beautiful day nursery in Stapeley, near Nantwich.
Established in 1997, Parklands is a family owned stand-alone nursery with a very welcoming and homely atmosphere for our children, parents and staff. We believe that our staff are our most valuable asset and provide support, guidance and personal and professional development. We provide a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
If you are passionate about play-based and child-initiated learning and creating an environment in which children of all ages thrive, come and join our motivated, enthusiastic and committed team.
· Planning exciting, stimulating and engaging child-initiated and adult-led experiences indoors/outdoors for 0-5 year olds aligned with our curriculum
· Closely tracking children’s development, supporting individual children’s learning and helping them to progress
· Providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment in which every child can flourish
· Supporting parent partnerships to meet the individual needs of the children and building positive relationships with families
· Supporting nursery improvement plans
· Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals
· Strictly following health and safety and safeguarding policies along with EYFS standards
A full time position is available although job share part time roles would be considered. Hours would be between Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm, term time only and would be to start beginning of September.
· A dedication to childcare and a passion to ensure that each child reaches their full potential
· Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, develop and make a real difference in children’s lives
· Ability to role model your knowledge and best practice to colleagues
· Committed to developing your skills further through training
· Ability to work as part of a professional and dedicated team
· Excellent organisational and communication skills
· Reliable and ability to use own initiative
· Early Years childcare qualification preferred but also apply if you are looking to take your first steps in a career in Early Years Childcare. This is an opportunity to build a fulfilling career in a supportive and inspiring environment
· References and enhanced DBS check required.
· Progression opportunities within the large nursery
· Excellent training and development opportunities
· Fully funded first aid and safeguarding training
· Time back for out of hours training
· 4.5 or 4 day week (whole or half day off) for full time positions
· Discount on childcare fees
· An additional day of annual leave for your birthday
· Parklands Day Nursery hoodie
· Provision of meals and drinks throughout the day
· Recognition and rewards for outstanding contributions, individually or as a team
· Regular special recognition lunches for the whole staff team
· Special rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20+ years’ service
· Regular staff social events
· Staff team Christmas event
· Picturesque working environment
· Spacious staff room with own kitchen and private garden area
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
