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About this Role
Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity here at Langley School, Taverham. Due to expanding provision in our outstanding nursery we are seeking full-time Nursery Practitioners to join our close knit team. We are proud to have a vibrant educational community that is nestled in the picturesque Norfolk countryside. Our schools are placed where tradition meets digital innovation and where every pupil is valued and encouraged to thrive. From our youngest learners just beginning their journey in Nursery, to the ambitious young adults joining our Sixth Form, Langley School offers a nurturing environment that fosters growth, learning, and discovery.
Our expansive campuses provide the perfect backdrop for this adventure, offering over 100 acres of green space at each site for our pupils to explore and enjoy. At Langley, we believe in the power of opportunity and the pursuit of excellence. Our core values - kindness, confidence, curiosity, and integrity - are the pillars that support every aspect of school life.
We are dedicated to equipping our pupils with the skills they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world, such as creativity, resilience, and adaptability If you feel that you have the professional skills to join our dynamic team then we look forward to receiving your application
Title of post: Nursery Practitioner
Site: Bluebell Nursery at Langley Prep School, Taverham (NR8 6HU)
Reporting to: Nursery Manager
Hours: Full Time or Part Time, Full Time = 42.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: Highly Competitive dependent on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Langley is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
- Enthusiasm and experience working with EYFS children
- Commitment to the provision of high quality childcare and education
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Current Paediatric First Aid certificate – 2 day
- Early Years Safeguarding training - an awareness of safeguarding duties is a pre-requisite
- DBS check and other regulatory checks as required
- H&S awareness as applicable to the role
DESIRABLE
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To effectively deliver the Early Years curriculum ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
- Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
- Support all staff and be an effective and collaborative team member
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
- To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
- To advise Nursery Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting undertaking additional responsibilities when needed such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleaning of equipment etc.
- To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to the role and the safe running of the nursery
- To develop the role within the team especially with regards to being a key person
- Attend out of hours activities as necessary e.g. training, staff meetings, parents evenings, playscheme, school fairs and similar
- Maintain complete confidentiality at all times regarding any information relating to children, their families or other staff
- To ensure excellent standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times both internally and as an external ambassador for the school
- Perform any other activities which are reasonably requested by the Line Manager.
- Show clear commitment to safeguarding children
CANDIDATE BENEFITS
Professional development and ongoing CPD through internal and external training
24/7 access to the school’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for personal and professional well-being
Free school lunches Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary)
Access to Private Medical Insurance scheme
Workplace pension scheme with Royal London
A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
A collaborative and supportive team
The opportunity to help shape a school community
Beautiful school grounds and a committed, talented staff body
Pay: From £28,951.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
