Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

The Sett Nursery at North Hinksey C of E Primary are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner trained to level 3, to join our friendly Nursery team. We provide outstanding care and education for children aged 9 months- 4 years. We are open from 8.00-5.00, Monday-Thursday and 8.45-3.15 Friday, term time only. We require candidates to be flexible, as all practitioners work some after school clubs. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Normal hours are 8 30-3.30 and 7.45-5.15 over the week, on a termly rota. This will be a 35-hour week vacancy.

You should have:

• A friendly, approachable attitude, and be able to engage confidently with children, parents, visitors and colleagues

• Energy and ideas for designing, organising and leading activities

• A passion for aiding children in their play, learning and development

• Awareness of equal opportunity issues and a commitment to provide for the needs of children on an individual basis

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Other skills which would benefit the nursery children e.g. musical abilities; creative skills; sport

Essential:

• Full and relevant Early Years qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding in Early Years settings.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB

If you would like more information or would like to visit us before applying, please contact the Nursery Manager by email on [email removed] or phone [phone removed] and ask to speak to the Nursery Manager.