Senior Nursery Practitioner

1 month ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Leicester College Full time

**Senior Nursery Practitioner. Freemen’s Park Campus Nursery. Full Time. 37 hours per week. All year round. Permanent.**

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 22,000 learners studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission is to equip people with the skills they need to be successful in education, in work and business and in their personal lives.

Leicester College has two Day Nurseries offering a total of 75 places that provide high quality and inclusive integrated care and education to the children of students and employees of the College. This position is based at Freemens Park Campus.

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive and creative but organised person to support the nursery manager and deputy to run our provision and ensure the best outcomes for our children and families.

You will assist in the administration and operation of the childcare provision on a day to day basis. You will work alongside the Nursery Manager and Deputy to ensure that practise and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including overseeing planning and record keeping. You will be proficient in using computers.

You will role model and promote the setting's philosophy and ethos, showing empathy, tolerance and kindness. You will assist in mentoring and supervising staff and trainees to support an environment for child-led, play-based learning.

You must have recent supervisory experience in a day nursery setting, a good knowledge of Ofsted requirements for Early years, and of relevant policies and procedures in a nursery setting. It is essential for you to have awareness of issues relating to Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, the General Data Protection Regulation and the Prevent Duty.

You must have the following:

- Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education
- Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
- First Aid certiifcate

You will be a good communicator who is highly motivated and enthusiastic and able to promote positive relationships with parents/carers, children, and colleagues both internal and external.

**Closing date: 25 February 2024**

**Interviews: 8 or 12 March 2024**

**Benefits we offer**:

- 41 days holiday
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted shopping and rewards
- Wellbeing services and support
- On-site nurseries
- Excellent training and development opportunities

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We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
- Please note all vacancies close at midnight on the closing date specified._

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