Nursery Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom Malory Nurseries Full time

Job Overview:
**Duties**:

- Engage children in educational activities and play to support their learning and development.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in managing a group of children within the nursery setting.
- Provide high-quality childcare in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines.
- Create and maintain an organised and stimulating environment for children to thrive.
- Drive continuous improvement in childcare practices and contribute to the nursery's success.

**Requirements**:

- Proficient in English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with children, parents, and staff effectively.
- Leadership qualities would be desirable.
- Qualifications in childcare, early childhood education. **Minimum of SVQ level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent.**:

- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while prioritising child welfare and safety.

PVG and SSSC registration are a requirement for this position as well as at least two references, one being from most current/ last employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (required)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (required)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Malory/June 2024



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