Eyfs lead nursery practitioner

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS lead practitioner to be based at our Walsoken setting. Relevant level 3 early years childcare qualification will be required as a minimum.

Hours: Between 7.30am – 4.30pm – over 4 days, cover may be required for holidays and sickness. The job role is based workingwithin our 2-4 years rooms whilst assisting to support our under 1s’ as required.

First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications would be an advantage however training will be offered to gain knowledge of these.

SEN Knowledge and experience preferred; however training will be provided to work alongside setting SENCO to ensure children’s individual needs are being met and supported.

Applicants are required to have a sound knowledge of EYFs and statutory framework, with an understanding of planning in the moment and ethos such as curiosity and hygge etc.

You must have a Caring, supportive nature, be fun and enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop within the setting. Ability to work alone or within a team, meet deadlines and attend training and meetings with a willingness to learn, develop and grow.

An Ability to lead a team to ensure consistency and progress for everyone within the setting, with a Nurturing personality, a big smile and dedicated to changing children’s lives. Someone who enjoys and encourages outdoor play and assists to promote a healthy and positive environment. You will play a vital role in supporting the development and well-being of children in our care, ensuring they thrive both socially and emotionally

Good communication and organisational skills are required to enable and effective work environment for children and their families as well as staff, working together to provide a safe secure environment to facilitate individual needs where children are engaged in stimulating, fun and educational play activities, ensuing routines are upheld within a busy environment.

Job offer is subject to suitable references being acquired and clear DBS check completed.

If you are an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to nurturing young minds, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person