Lead Practitioner of a Childcare Nursery

2 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom Puddleduck Nursery, Dunkeld, Perthshire Full time

Puddleduck Nursery, Dunkeld are recruiting for a **Lead Practitioner **based with a reputable company twelve miles north of Perth on the A9.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career with an employer that can offer excellent progression and benefits.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading and supporting a team and must be at least Minimum Level 3 qualified or equivalent.
- Experience as a Lead Practitioner or as a room leader with experience stepping up
- Ability to demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- A sound knowledge of child protection procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of key legislation related to childcare and education
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- A positive attitude, good initiative, confident and approachable
- To liaise closely with parents/carers to ensure high levels of involvement and customer satisfaction always.

**Skills and Qualifications or working towards** **BA Childhood Practice/PDA Level 9**
- Experience in senior role within a nursery (e.g. room senior, room leader, third in command)

And here is what you’ll receive in return:

- Excellent rate of pay
- Excellent experience for a small, growing company.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25/30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Perth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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