Nursery Owner

We are looking for a qualified level 2 or level 3 practitioner to join a small working team in our family run nursery. This person must have a passion for childcare and education.

This role has arisen due growth

**Job Title**:Childcare Practitioner

**Main objectives of the post holder**:To meet the needs of the children in terms of care, learning and play.

**Main activities of the post holder**:

- To meet the needs of the children, to play, talk and listen to them and interact in a positive way at all times.
- To meet the needs of the children in relation to welfare, hygiene, toileting, dressing and feeding.
- To be familiar with the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
- To be responsible for the organisation, resourcing and planning of two areas of provision. Contributions to be made to each planning meeting.
- To participate in the planning of future activities at planning meetings.
- To observe key children, assess their needs in term of care, learning and play and pass on information gained at weekly planning meetings.
- To maintain appropriate children’s records of achievement.
- To work within settings policies and procedures.
- To attend staff meetings and training as advised by the manager.
- To liaise with parents about children’s general progress.
- To take care for their own and other peoples health and safety. To ensure good standards of hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness at all times.
- To advise the manager of any concerns over practice.

**Person specification**:
**Essential criteria.**

1. Willingness to learn

2. Previous experience of working with children

3. Ability to work as part of a team

4. Ability to relate well to children

5. Good communication skills

6. Flexible attitude to work

7. Commitment to equal opportunities

**Desirable criteria**

1. NVQ childcare Level 2/3

2. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

3. First aid certificate

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 29/05/2023