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We are seeking dedicated and caring Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. Our aim is to give children the best possible start in life in line with our four core values: brave, inspiring, nurturing and fun, which are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities and requirements of a Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to children.
You should:
- Hold a relevant childcare qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
- Have knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, maintaining a secure and nurturing environment.
- Create and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Demonstrate a passion for working with children and a genuine interest in their development and well-being
Benefits of a Nursery Practitoner:
- We offer a fantastic 70% discount on nursery fees to all permanent staff if you would like your child to join a LEYF nursery
- All permanent full-time, part-time and term-time only staff are given an additional day of annual leave to celebrate their birthday
- We offer up to 34 days annual leave per year Including 3 days over the Christmas break. Nurseries are closed on bank holidays
- Our pension is one of the best in the sector. We know it is not easy to save for your retirement, so we help you by contributing 7% into your pension while you contribute just 1% – this is tax free too. So when you pay in 80p, your pension grows by £8 because of our contribution and tax relief!
Please send your CV as soon as possible and a detailed Job Description will be provided upon application.
All background checks will be carried out and an enhanced DBS will be required.
