We’re Hiring! We are searching for a Qualified Early Years Practitioner - Location: Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery Job Type: Full-Time/ Part time.
We are dedicated to our staff and providing the best possible environment for our children. With this in mind we are offering flexible working patterns for the right candidate.
Salary: Competitive, with perks that’ll make you smile! Negotiable- Depending on experience and qualifications.
Are you passionate about puddle jumping, finger painting, and building the best dens out of cushions? Do you believe that every day is an adventure waiting to happen? If yes – keep reading!
About Us
At Guildhall Feoffment Preschool and Nursery, we believe childhood should be magical. We’re a warm, welcoming, and creative setting where curiosity leads the way and every child is celebrated. We sing, we dance, we play, we learn – and we do it all with kindness, joy and a lot of fun.
We are a charity run setting, offering funded spaces for children aged 9 months to 4 years old. We have four rooms across the age groups and are continuing to expand with demand. We are open 800-1800 Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year. We are located in the town center of the beautiful Bury St Edmund’s and are privileged to have Abbey gardens just on our doorstep. The natural surroundings that we find ourselves in enables us to enjoy regular walks, and outdoor learning as well as Forest school sessions.
The children also enjoy extra curriculum activities from outside providers such as Mini Athletics and weekly Music sessions.
We aim for all children to feel valued, respected and supported in a positive friendly community.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a brilliant Early Years Practitioner to join our fun-loving team as we continue to expand. You’ll be helping to create a safe, stimulating and exciting environment where little minds can explore, grow, and flourish.
You’ll:
- Plan and deliver imaginative activities that support learning through play
- Work as part of a large, friendly and supportive team
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
About You
You are:
- Childcare qualified or very keen to learn
- Bursting with enthusiasm and ideas
- Patient, nurturing, and full of fun
- A great communicator with a team spirit and a big heart
What We Offer
- A beautiful, charity run setting
- Relaxed and fun working environment. Overseen by a supportive committee team.
- Wonderful children, families and staff
- A supportive and caring team environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Staff socials, birthdays off, and other lovely perks including well being days and generous holiday allowance
- Free car parking and town center location
- Optional pension scheme
- Option for a four day working week for full time positions
- Closed from Christmas Eve until January 2nd as additional paid holiday.
- A chance to make a real difference in little lives every single day
Ready to bring your energy to our nursery? Apply now.
You will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
To apply, send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd be a perfect fit to:
Suitable candidates will be required to complete an application form as per our safer recruitment policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
