Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Join Our Team as a Part-Time Nursery Practitioner!
Are you searching for a fulfilling role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Look no further! Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten, located in the historic city of Colchester.
Location & Schedule
- Address: 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE
- Part-Time Hours: 16 hours per week (Thursday & Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM)
- Salary: £10,561.20 per annum
At Chestnut House Kindergarten, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive family environment that truly values, encourages, and uplifts every member of our team. Our nursery is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we offer flexibility around your working days.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
- Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
- Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
- Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to public transport.
Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Ensure each child’s individual needs are met, providing high-quality care and education in a safe environment.
- Observe, assess, and plan stimulating activities that support each child’s learning and development.
- Engage as a professional team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
- Follow risk assessments diligently and report health and safety matters to management.
- Support the overall development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
*Please note that duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
- Essential: Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Desirable: Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years.
- Desirable: Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Chestnut House Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.
