Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Posted 16 days 23 hours ago by Childbase Partnership Limited
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level3 or above) at Cedars Day Nursery, LeightonBuzzard (LU72PA). Permanent contract, 37.5-40hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working pattern: varied shifts Monday Friday between 07 30.
Salary: £27,289.60-£30,929.60 per annum (pro rata) or £13.12-£14.87 per hour.
Responsibilities & Qualifications- Qualified early years professional holding a DfE approved Level3 or above qualification.
- Skilled in creating learning opportunities: knowledge of the EYFS to plan and implement high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observe, assess and record children's progress.
- Advocate for safeguarding: ensure every child feels safe, valued and happy and promote their well being.
- Collaborative: work in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, communicate effectively and build strong, positive relationships.
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work life balance: up to 20 paid days off each year through Partnership Reward Days incentive; leave may be taken or sold tax free.
- Family childcare savings: potential savings of up to 75% for parents, 40% for grandparents on Childbase nurseries, depending on contracted hours.
- Exclusive partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
- Well being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will writing service.
- Career development: team inset days, online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.