Senior Nursery Practitioner

KiddyKare are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Nursery Practitioner to work in a Montessori Nursery in Ruislip with a competitive salary from £27,500.

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? Are you an experienced practitioner looking for your next step?

What can the nursery offer you:
•    28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
•    One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
•    Additional days holiday for your birthday! 
•    *Employee of the month rewards*
•    Free uniform
•    Three paid staff inset days per year
•    In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications paid for by the nursery.
•    Complimentary team building activities and staff events
•    Staff childcare discount
•    Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay £13 each year for the Update Service

What we need from you:
•    A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential for this role.
•    A Montessori Diploma or experience is desirable.
•    Previous experience of working as a practitioner is essential. 
•    Being a positive role model to your team.
•    An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
•    Good ICT skills

Your duties as Deputy Room Leader:
•    Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
•    Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
•    Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
•    Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
•    Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
•    Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
•    Supporting to lead a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.
•    Delegating tasks to your team to ensure the smooth running of the room.
•    Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning
•    Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.

We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.
If you are interested in this role, please don’t hesitate to get in contact/ apply and one of our friendly consultants will be in contact!

Author: Chris Brown

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