Early Years Practitioner

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER 

Are you passionate about Early Years Education?

Are you hungry to learn and develop?

Are you looking to be part of a fun and supportive team?

Salary: £25,415 (£11.50 per hour) Additional responsibilities can be negotiated

Job type: Full time, permanent

Gilwell Hill Nursery and Pre-School is a warm and friendly nursery, providing care and education for up to 32 children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years. You will be working on a shift pattern within the nursery’s opening hours.

We are situated on a quiet residential street in Chingford, a short bus ride from Chingford station, the local parks and wildlife centres and of course the culturally rich community of Chingford, all of which we make full use of, in our day to day explorations of the world.

We are open all year, except for one week in December. Our opening hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are in an exciting period of growth with a new Director/ Manager, Emily Mottram and we are now looking for a skilled, passionate and experienced practitioner to deliver outstanding early years education and care for our 8m-5 year olds.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·      Contribute to the delivery and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child centred, play-based provision.

·      Maintain a nurturing environment needed to promote children’s emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.

·      Develop and maintain a partnership with parents and value their contributions,

·      Carry out observations

·      Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained at all times.

·      Provide regular feedback to the manager about quality of provision.

·      Produce a monthly plan, and

·      Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children

·      Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.

·      Ensure all correct policies, procedures and practices are adhered to.

·      Understand the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures for the setting and local authority.

·      To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.

WHAT WE OFFER:

·      Progress to more senior positions within the nursery.

·      We have invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori.
• Regular supervision, mentoring, support and coaching.
• Free breakfast, lunch and tea.
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme.
• Bonus for long-term service.
• Discount on Childcare Fees.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

·      Have a passion for children and childcare.

·      Have a minimum NNEB, NVQ/CACHE Level3 in Childcare or equivalent qualification /QTS.

·      Have experience of working with babies / toddlers/ pre-schoolers in a nursery setting for at least one year.

·      Have a key eye for health and safety and safeguarding issues.

·      We are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of this age group.

·      We are looking for someone with a thorough knowledge of the EYFS, the development of children 1-5 years old and experience of a nursery setting for this age group.

·      We are looking for someone calm, sensitive, flexible, enthusiastic and dedicated.

·      We are looking for an excellent team player with a good team spirit.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENT:

·      Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification.

·      Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with 2-5 year olds in a nursery setting.

·      You will have excellent written and spoken English and be a good communicator.

·      Experience in working in early education.

·      The ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and set clear objectives for self and the team.

·      You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

SCHEDULE

-         You will be working full time on a shift pattern within the nursery’s opening hours (7:30-6:30). Although we are happy to find a working pattern that fits around you.