Early Years Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3

Job Description

REQUIRED – NURSERY PRACTITIONER LEVEL 2 / 3 AT DUNKY’S DAY NURSERY, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4EB.

(Up to 40 Hour Contracts Available)

Due to our children’s numbers increasing, we are seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic and motivating Nursery Practitioner to recruit to our team at our CULCHETH Nursery.

You will be joining an experienced staff team which is able to support future career development and enhance your personal development. You will need to be flexible to the needs of the business. The successful candidates that join our team will be a proactive, positive Practitioner who can support and deliver the EYFS confidently to all children. You will have the ability and motivation to work as part of a team to deliver outstanding results for our children and families.

We offer an excellent package:-

· Salary up to £25, 584 pro rata depending on experience & qualifications with an annual salary review

· Subsidised Childcare 30% per annum for Nursery Practitioners

· Christmas Week Closure and 3pm finish on Christmas Eve

· Birthday Voucher for every employee

· Refer a Friend Scheme – £100 voucher for referring a friend

· Free Uniform Provided

· Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme (up to 5 extra days)

· Free Parking

· Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate individual / teams’ achievements

· Staff Appreciation Gifts

· Quality Training and Career Progression

· Company pension

· 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) inc. Bank Holidays

· Discounted days out & shopping rewards

· Supportive Head Office Team External helpline with professional counsellors and counselling when required – support for your health & wellbeing 24 hours a day

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• To ensure the children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
• To plan, prepare and implement appropriate planning for children of all stages of development and look at next steps.
• To work with all age groups and cover in different rooms as required.
• To work in partnership with parents and carers and external agencies.
• To follow and implement all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery.

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• Level 2 / 3 Childcare qualification in Early Years (Deal Breaker)
• A firm understanding of the EYFS.
• Good communication and social skills

“Dunky’s Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £25,396.80 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warrington WA3 4EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What inspires you to work with children?
• Do you have a Level 2/3 or above EY Childcare Qualification? Deal Breaker

Experience:

• Nursery experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NN/Culcheth
Expected start date: 03/03/2025