Job Description

Come and Join us as an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner

Job Summary:
Join our team as a Senior Nursery Practitioner at our well-established nursery, dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children.

We are seeking an experienced individual with a passion for childcare and leadership skills to oversee daily operations and ensure the well-being of children under their care. You must have previous Preschool age experience.

Responsibilities:
– Provide high-quality care for children, including feeding, bathing, and dressing, as well as teaching basic social skills and hygiene.
– Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play and exploration.
– Organize and facilitate age-appropriate activities to promote children’s development.
– Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the individual needs of each child are met.
– Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and daily routines.
– Ensure the cleanliness and organization of nursery rooms and play areas.
– Implement health and safety protocols to guarantee the well-being of all children in the nursery.

Experience:
– Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Nursery Practitioner
– Preschool or toddler experience of working in a nursery setting
– Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and staff members.
– Previous experience working in a nursery setting is highly desirable.

** You MUST hold a full and relevant Early Years and childcare qualification at Level 3 or above**

Megalo Recruit are looking to recruit a Senior Nursery Practitioner for this well established, private day nursery close to Watford, Hertfordshire.

Hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 8am to 6pm, all year round, on a shift pattern.

Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience and qualifications, starting at £26,000 pa and up to £30,000 pa depending upon role, qualifications and experience.

Located in the HP postcode of Hertfordshire, but easily accessible by car from Hemel, Watford, Bushey and surrounding areas. Does have free parking on site for drivers.

Benefits for working here include:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Paid overtime for whole nursery staff meetings
• Performance and recognition reward schemes
• Private Medical Insurance for Senior Management
• Childcare provision for staff, with substantial discounts
• A competitive salary of £26,000 to £30,000 pa
• Company Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
• Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured to support wellbeing
• Discretionary leave
• Celebrate your Birthday as an additional day’s annual leave each year
• Continued opportunities for professional development and training
• 35 days holiday per annum (Bank holiday days included); as well as 7 days paid holiday shutdown at Christmas
• Nursery Christmas celebrations and social events
• First DBS check free

Skills and experience required include:

• An Early Years Level 3 Qualification or equivalent
• Full and relevant Early Years qualifications
• Offer practical and up to date knowledge in best practice, safeguarding and compliance to support day to day operations
• Solid knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Feel free to send through your current CV to Mandy via email through Indeed, and/or ring on 07728 616616.

Megalo Recruit Ltd is a leading Early Years and Primary Education Recruitment Agency working with nurseries and primary schools across London and the Home Counties. We promise to treat your application in the strictest confidence. We will always arrange a telephone or video interview with you first and we will not send your profile to any clients or request any references without your consent.

BAL/P

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• LV3 Diploma in childcare in UK or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person