Senior Nursery Practitioner
29 days ago
Addlestone
π Nursery Third in Charge β Cherrywood Nursery \nπ Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT \nπ Contract: Permanent | 34 hours per week \nπ° Hourly Rate: Β£13.72 \n\n π Welcome Bonus: Β£1,000 (paid after 6 months) \nπ Qualification Bonus: Β£400 (paid after 6 months) \n\nπΏ Lead with Heart at Cherrywood Nursery\n\n Step into a leadership role where your experience and passion for early years education will truly shine. Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, offers a modern, open-plan setting with exceptional facilities designed to spark curiosity and nurture development. \n\n Our standout features include: \n\n\n\t β’ A calming sensory room and exciting soft play area\n\t, β’ Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning spaces\n\t, β’ A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames\n\t, β’ Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources\n\t, β’ A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities\n\t, β’ On-site kitchen with fresh, homemade meals prepared daily\n\n\nπ Why Youβll Love Working With Us\n\n\n\t, β’ Β£1,000 Welcome Bonus β A warm and rewarding start\n\t, β’ Β£400 Qualification Bonus β Celebrate your Level 3 expertise after 6 months\n\t, β’ Generous Annual Leave β 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\n\t, β’ Childcare Discount β 75% off nursery fees for your own children\n\t, β’ Health & Wellbeing Support β Confidential helpline access\n\t, β’ Career Development β Tailored training and clear progression pathways\n\t, β’ Pension Scheme β Competitive and secure\n\t, β’ Referral Bonuses β Help us grow and earn rewards\n\t, β’ Free Onsite Parking\n\t, β’ Team Events & Celebrations β Socials, team-building, and fun throughout the year\n\t, β’ Career Progression Opportunities β Within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery group\n\n\nπ Your Role as Nursery Third in Charge\n\n\n\t, β’ Lead by example, creating enriching experiences and environments for children\n\t, β’ Support the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of every child\n\t, β’ Guide and mentor staff, ensuring high-quality observations and learning journals via EyLog\n\t, β’ Promote a strong key person approach and help identify training needs\n\t, β’ Maintain accurate records using EyMan and ensure compliance with EYFS\n\t, β’ Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families at all times\n\t, β’ β
Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification β Essential\n\t, β’ β
1+ year experience in Early Years β Essential\n\t, β’ β 6+ months in a senior role β Desirable\n\t, β’ β Knowledge of EYFS & Ofsted standards β Desirable\n\t, β’ β Montessori experience β Desirable\n\t