Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Salary : Starting at �25,982 (Level 3 qualified) with potential to earn up to �28,000 based on progression within the career framework.
Job Type : Full-time, Permanent
Hours : 42 hours per week, based on a 4-day working week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Apply By : 27 November 2024
Location : RG20, Newbury, West Berkshire
Job Overview:
Are you passionate about early years childcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career? We are seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant nursery team, offering a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for young children. As part of a supportive and dynamic school community in West Berkshire, you'll be instrumental in delivering a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Our nursery has been recognized as Outstanding in all aspects of our Ofsted inspection (April 2024), and we are excited to invite a motivated practitioner to join us.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality care and education for young children, from babies to pre-school age.
* Encourage individual development in a nurturing and family-orientated environment.
* Deliver a diverse and stimulating curriculum both indoors and outdoors, with access to the wider school facilities.
* Support the emotional, social, and educational development of each child, ensuring they feel valued and respected.
* Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals.
Benefits :
* Paid overtime for meetings and training.
* Free hot or cold lunch, cakes, fruit, tea, and coffee.
* Birthday bonus and free Perkbox subscription, offering discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, travel, and more.
* Wellness hub access with resources for fitness, mental wellbeing, and relaxation.
* Financial advice service, discounts on cars, life assurance cover, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP.
* Career progression opportunities with planned salary increases.
* 4-day working week, with varying days off based on a rota.
* Free on-site parking and a contributory pension scheme.
Working Hours:
Our typical hours are from 07:15 to 18:30, based on a 4-day working week. We can offer flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.
Who We Are Looking For:
You should have a Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification and a passion for providing exceptional care to young children. You'll be dedicated to supporting each child's individual development while contributing to a friendly, collaborative team atmosphere.
Application Deadline : 27 November 2024.
Early applications are encouraged as we will review candidates as they are received.
Benefits :
* Discounted or free food
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Store discount
