Armadillos Nursery - Hemel Hempstead is a new setting situated in a diverse and socially inclusive area.
We are currently recruiting for passionate, reflective, knowledgeable and ambitious Practitioners for our Toddler, Baby and Preschool Rooms.
The role of a nursery practitioner is a challenging, yet rewarding one. The right candidates will need the following to be considered for the positions available:
- Be committed to best practice and strive for excellence, to ensure that the needs are being met for each and every unique child. No child should be left behind.
- Ensure that the Safeguarding and Well-being of the children are considered at all times.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Be self-motivated and form positive professional relationships with parents/guardians, children, fellow staff members and outside agencies.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, child centred and enabling environment.
- Keep updated with current legislation and have good knowledge of the EYFS.
- Be an excellent role model.
- Positively develop by continuously raising the standards.
- Be flexible and adaptable to change and willing to develop your skills, by undergoing continuous training.
- Be assertive and proactive.
- Use your own initiative.
- Be enthusiastic, reliable, trustworthy and passionate.
Qualifications
- Experience with children
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English
- GCSE A-C maths and English
Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary + performance-related bonus
- Paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Personal development fund of £100 per year
- Funding and paid time off for professional development, specialisms, coaching and mentoring
- Paid training including inset days
- Childcare discount
- Emergency childcare: 5 back-up childcare days.
*Note: We are committed to safer recruitment. You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. To safeguard the welfare of the children, you are required to disclose any pending charges, convictions, bind over and cautions. The post is therefore exempt from the provision of Sect 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £16,640.00 per year
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
