Senior Nursery Practitioner
25 days ago
Beacon End
Join Our Team at Holly Corner Day Nursery!\n\n Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready for your next challenge? Or perhaps you're already a Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity? If so, we’d love to meet you! \n\n Holly Corner is a charming nursery located on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex. With easy access to local amenities and excellent commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station, and the A12 Motorway, it’s a convenient and desirable location for both residents and visitors. \n\nWhy Join Us?\n At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n • \nGenerous Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!\n, • \nChildcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.\n, • \nHealth & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.\n, • \nCareer Growth: Benefit from personalized learning and development opportunities.\n, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources tailored to children's age and development.\n, • Enhance the overall daily needs of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.\n, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and child learning journals with the highest quality.\n, • Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.\n, • Support the implementation of an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments.\n, • Maintain accurate records and accounts related to children and staff on the EyMan system.\n, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor at all times.\n, • \nEssential: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification.\n, • \nEssential: Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years.\n, • \nDesirable: Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position.\n, • \nDesirable: Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating.\n, • \nEssential: Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.\n