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Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 | Dorchester | Full Time | £24,960.00 - £27,040.00 annual salary plus length of service rewards – will be reviewed
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children?
Do you have a nurturing spirit and a commitment to excellence in early childhood education?
If so, this is the place for you!
Our client pride themselves on creating a warm and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Their comprehensive programs serve children from infancy through pre-school, as well as providing engaging play clubs for children up to 11 years old.
The team believe in fostering growth, creativity, and confidence in every child. They boast an exceptionally kind and caring culture, where the well-being of our people is a top priority. Their staff, who are the driving force behind the nursery, have taken the initiative to design their own mission and values, encapsulated in the core principles of "smile, strive, safe." This dedication to fostering a positive environment is further demonstrated by the team developing a unique staff culture model that reflects their collective commitment to these values.
This employer has always looked after their staff at a high level and the results are evident, they achieve very high retention rates, by consistently high-performing staff.
The working hours are designed to be flexible to meet both your needs and those of the children and the nursery. Specific hours will be arranged in consultation with the Nursery Manager to ensure they align with the operational requirements of the nursery and accommodate personal circumstances. This arrangement will be discussed and agreed upon with the Nursery Manager to find a mutually beneficial schedule.
Are you the right person for the job?
- Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification (or equivalent)
- A genuine passion for working with children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- An understanding of child development and early years education principles
What will your role look like?
- Plan and implement educational activities that promote children’s development
- Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
- Observe and record children’s progress, ensuring their needs are met
- Work collaboratively with a team to maintain a high standard of care
What can you expect in return?
- The nursery’s sister training company provides training as needed
- They support individual staff to aspire and achieve their career goals
- The employer gets right behind individual staff to support their learning
- Dedicated paid training days x 3 per year – nursery closes for staff to train
- A dedicated online staff support room, where you will gain access to everything you need to work effectively at the nursery, containing content for your training, development, and support
- They host an annual birthday party for their fantastic team to celebrate their hard work and commitment to providing excellent service to children and families
- Regular quarterly staff development days
- 50% staff childcare discount
- 28 days annual leave increasing by ½ day per year to 30 days
- Length of service reward £500 for every 5 years served
- Free food on duty
- Paid breaks
- Pension 3% company contribution 5% your contribution = 8%
What happens next?
The interview process is designed to be flexible and tailored to suit your circumstances. They offer personal visits to the setting, allowing you to get a firsthand look at the environment. If you wish, the employer can arrange pre-interview phone calls to address any initial questions or concerns.
The application form is available in both hard copy and electronic formats, providing convenience and ease of access. When it comes to the formal interview, they offer two options: a traditional face-to-face interview or a live online interview, ensuring that you can choose the method that best fits your schedule and preferences.
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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