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Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Salary: Starting at £25,982 (Level 3 qualified) with potential to earn up to £28,(Apply online only) based on progression within the career framework.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 42 hours per week, based on a 4-day working week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Apply By: 27 November 2024
Location: RG20, Newbury, West Berkshire
Job Overview:
Are you passionate about early years childcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career? We are seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant nursery team, offering a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for young children. As part of a supportive and dynamic school community in West Berkshire, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Our nursery has been recognized as Outstanding in all aspects of our Ofsted inspection (April 2024), and we are excited to invite a motivated practitioner to join us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and education for young children, from babies to pre-school age.
- Encourage individual development in a nurturing and family-orientated environment.
- Deliver a diverse and stimulating curriculum both indoors and outdoors, with access to the wider school facilities.
- Support the emotional, social, and educational development of each child, ensuring they feel valued and respected.
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals.
Benefits:
- Paid overtime for meetings and training.
- Free hot or cold lunch, cakes, fruit, tea, and coffee.
- Birthday bonus and free Perkbox subscription, offering discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, travel, and more.
- Wellness hub access with resources for fitness, mental wellbeing, and relaxation.
- Financial advice service, discounts on cars, life assurance cover, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP.
- Career progression opportunities with planned salary increases.
- 4-day working week, with varying days off based on a rota.
- Free on-site parking and a contributory pension scheme.
Working Hours:
Our typical hours are from 07:15 to 18:30, based on a 4-day working week. We can offer flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.
Who We Are Looking For:
You should have a Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification and a passion for providing exceptional care to young children. You’ll be dedicated to supporting each child’s individual development while contributing to a friendly, collaborative team atmosphere.
Application Deadline: 27 November 2024.
Early applications are encouraged as we will review candidates as they are received.
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
