Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team at an exciting time as we increase our Early Years provision from term time only to a full time Nursery provision providing care from babies through to Pre-school. The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children to explore and enjoy. However, we are open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role is a full time, year round role and will initially be in our current Nursery room working with children aged 2-4 years. We are also open to part time applicants at 20 hours per week.We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager. Hours,

Salary & Benefits

Hours

20, 40 or 45 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. We are open to full time or part time roles, please let us know what hours you prefer when applying.

Salary

allowance for higher responsibility£13.25 per hour unqualified£14.25 - £14.95 per hour if qualified20 hours pw – £14,820 - £15,548 pa. £16,588 pa with an additional responsibility.40 hours pw – £29,640 - £31,096 pa. £33,176 pa with two additional responsibilities.45 hours pw – up to £34,983 pa.

Benefits

50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery5% employer pensionShopping discount cardAccess to the group's counselling scheme3 x days of paid CPD / training per year20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employmentAccess to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5Extra day off for birthdayPersonal accident at work coverStaff uniform providedPlease read the full job description attached.