Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Zipadee Nursery

Position: Nursery Practitioner

Hours: 40 hours 
Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)

About Us:

Zipadee Day Nursery in Leek offers children in their early years high quality care and education in a friendly setting. Our team of staff are committed to caring for children to the highest standard because our whole aim is to offer children a happy, supportive, caring, safe environment in order that all who come to the nursery have an enjoyable day

Zipadee Nursery are seeking to appoint a qualified staff member to join their team. This position would suit someone with previous nursery experience who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 – 5 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic nursery practitioner, who can work closely within a growing team, you should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner who possesses a natural flair for working with young children. You will play a vital role in driving and delivering outstanding practice, implementing engaging activities tailored to children’s interests, and ensuring their welfare and development.

As part of a passionate team, you will enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop your professional skills through a bespoke induction program. Jade, our nursery manager, believes in fostering a workplace where “magic moments are experienced by adults and children alike,” ensuring that everyone feels inspired, safe, successful, and challenged.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will drive and deliver outstanding practice to help our future generation thrive and develop. Implementing a programme of activities along with planning for children’s individual interests will give you the fulfilment and rewards you need to end your day with a warm heart. You will be working alongside a team of fun and enthusiastic practitioners, along with promoting the welfare of children, whilst ensuring safety, comfort and safeguarding is considered at all times.

The Stationhouse Nursery was founded in 2013, houses beautiful large gardens and proximity to the Marina, Library, local shops, and Lake Grounds which are all within walking distance.

Nursery Practitioner main duties:

- Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

- Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

- Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.

- Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

- Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

- Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.

- Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.

Requirements and skills:

- Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential

- Fluent in written and spoken English - essential

- Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable

- Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

- Passion and commitment for working in childcare

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

* All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Zipadee Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

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