We are looking for a Level 3 childcare qualified Nursery Practitioner to join the team at Kingsclere Day Nursery & Pre-School, working full-time Monday to Friday. Part-time applicants will also be considered (must cover busiest days). This cosy nursery is located on Forest Road in Binfield, near to Bracknell and Wokingham, and benefits from its own car park.
It is the Nursery Practitioner’s duty to participate in the daily supervision of the room in accordance with the requirement of company policies, and other relevant legislation; and all local authority and OFSTED requirements. The Nursery Practitioner’s role is to provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment for all children, promoting equality and diversity at all times.
Requirements;
- Full time (Monday - Friday) Would consider part time applicants
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
Main duties and responsibilities;
- To ensure the care and education of children is carried out to the highest standards possible.
- To ensure that all paperwork is completed and monitored within the room effectively. Ensure that daily paperwork such as written observations, planning, learning journeys are relevant, linked to the EYFS and kept up to date on a weekly basis.
- Ensure parent/family partnerships are maintained. Communicate clearly and effectively with parents/carers sharing relevant information and ensuring quality handovers. Ensure that you show an approachable, inviting and positive demeanour towards all who enter a room.
- To liaise with colleagues, advising them of any information that is to be relayed to parents when the child is collected or dropped off at nursery. It is paramount that information shared to other colleagues is on a need to know basis, respecting confidentiality. You should maintain regular communication with colleagues and other key people in the nursery.
The Nursery Practitioner will be expected to build good working relationships at every level. Working in partnership with parents and families is highly valued and the Nursery Practitioners must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times. At all times the Nursery Practitioner will be expected to respect the confidentiality of sensitive family information (subject to safeguarding procedures).
Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.
Complete Childcare is a group of 16 nurseries based in Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading, Aldermaston, Newbury and Banbury. We pride ourselves on our family friendly features, and our fees are all inclusive, covering not only items such as nappies and milk, but also all meals and great activities such as Boogie Mites, outdoor learning and French lessons.