Qualified Nuirsery Practitioner/ Early Years Educator

Early Years Practitioner (Full-Time, Term-Time Only)

Location: Burnley BB11Start Date: 03/02/2025 (or ASAP)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team. If you are an experienced and enthusiastic professional who is committed to delivering high-quality care and education for young children, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children within a safe, nurturing environment.
• Be a role model to other staff and children, demonstrating excellent early years practice at all times.
• Work closely with colleagues, contributing to team meetings, planning, and sharing ideas and best practices.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Use your creativity and initiative to motivate, inspire, and challenge children in their learning.
• Maintain excellent communication with both children and colleagues, ensuring the best outcomes for children's development.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Hold a suitable early years' practitioner qualification (NNEB or equivalent).
• Be an excellent early years practitioner, with the ability to model best practice.
• Be approachable and have strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to both children and adults.
• Listen actively and show respect for others' viewpoints.
• Demonstrate honesty, openness, and a good sense of humour.
• Inspire, support, motivate, and challenge others.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• A nursery school full of amazing children and a supportive, dedicated staff team.
• Skilled governors who both challenge and support the school's growth.
• Fantastic and supportive families who are committed to their children's development.
• Opportunities to further develop your professional skills and career.
• A positive indoor and outdoor learning environment where no two days are the same.

Working Hours:

• Full-time, term-time only (37 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year)
• Monday to Friday, from 8:15am to 4:00pm (Wednesdays until 5:00pm).

Salary:Salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis, depending on qualifications and experience.

£24,404- £25,183 per annum

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'