Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Job Summary

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) needed for Field House Day Nursery in Buckingham (MK18 1ST).

Location & Working Hours

Field House Day Nursery Buckingham MK18 1ST.

Contract: Permanent, 20-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday Friday between 07 30. Choose a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day week.

Salary

£27,040 £32,427.20 per annum (pro rated) or £13.00 £15.59 per hour.

Benefits

• 23 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rated), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to a further 20 paid days off each year via Partnership Reward Days incentive; leave may be sold tax free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery from day one.
• Partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, free will writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, online training, apprenticeships through our academy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high quality, engaging early years activities that promote learning through play.
• Work as a Key Person, observing, assessing and recording children's progress.
• Advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well being is promoted.
• Collaborate with children, parents and colleagues, communicating effectively and building strong relationships.

Qualifications & Criteria

• Qualified early years professional: DfE approved EYFS qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Demonstrated skill in creating opportunities for learning and applying EYFS knowledge.
• Current Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Pass Enhanced DBS check and other safer recruitment checks.
• Residence within commutable distance of the nursery.

EEO Statement

Childbase is an inclusive employer and welcomes applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.