Job Description:
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join our small vibrant family-run early childhood education team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting children's development, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about childcare and early years education to make a positive impact on young children's lives. 40 hours a week, shifts varying from 7.30-6.00pm.
Duties
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development in line with early childhood curriculum standards.
- Supervise and support children during play, meal times, rest periods, and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their independence, confidence, and social skills.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and daily activities for assessment and planning purposes.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create a cohesive team environment focused on high-quality childcare.
- Communicate regularly with parents and carers regarding children's development, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Uphold health and safety policies, ensuring the environment remains clean, safe, and stimulating for children.
- Assist in the organisation of nursery routines, outings, and special events as required.
- Support the professional development of team members through sharing expertise and mentoring less experienced staff.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children within a nursery or early years setting.
- Demonstrable knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices.
- Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating leadership qualities when necessary.
- Experience in managing behaviour positively and supporting children's individual needs.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
As a small family-run business, based in Wotton-under-Edge, Family Tree Nursery offers your child individual treatment and enables each little learner to gain confidence and achieve to the best of their abilities. The care at our welcoming nursery is based on your little one’s individual requirements. Encouraging our children to look after and love each other, we also focus on developing their independence along with their own sets of skills. This is fulfilled with both social interaction and individual tasks as well as using our indoor and outdoor learning areas.