Senior Nursery Practitioner
3 days ago
Foston
Join Our Team as a Nursery Room Leader!\n\n Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? Do you thrive in a vibrant, outdoor setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a full-time Nursery Room Leader to join our dedicated team at our beautiful converted barn nursery, located in a stunning rural area surrounded by fields. \n\nAbout Us\n At our nursery, we believe in creating a happy, home-like environment where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through engaging activities and resources. Our philosophy centers on ensuring that every child feels happy, safe, and healthy while learning in a stimulating environment. We also emphasize outdoor learning, with a bespoke forest school facility that allows children to connect with nature. \n\nYour Role as a Room Leader\n As a valued member of our team, you will: \n\n • Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year.\n, • Create a safe, nurturing environment that supports secure attachments.\n, • Guide and support team members, identifying their training needs.\n, • Utilize EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records.\n, • Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed.\n, • Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.\n, • Promote outdoor learning and overall child development.\n, • \nFull and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential\n, • \nOver 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential\n, • \nSound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable\n, • \nKnowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential\n, • 🌴 Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.\n, • 👶 Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.\n, • 💬 Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.\n, • 📚 Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.\n, • 💼 Pension: Company pension scheme.\n, • 🛍️ Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.\n, • 🤝 Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme.\n, • ❤️ Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support.\n