Early Years Practitioner

6 days ago


Croydon, United Kingdom The Woodshed Forest School Nursery Full time

It has been reported that there are record numbers of practitioners thinking of leaving the sector due to excessive workloads, pressure and unharmonious provisions that are not nice places to work.

The latest early years legislation places a heavy emphasis on behavioural management which is clearly a big issue in many nurseries around the country as children are crammed into increasingly smaller spaces denied the ability to lead play or be wild and free.

Answer........ The Woodshed Forest School Nursery.

At our last Ofsted inspection, the inspector asked what behavioural strategies we have in place. Our answer was 'nothing'. Being outside in the woods has an extraordinary impact on physical and mental health and reconnects us to the natural world. Our woodland site provides a calm, wild and free space where children learn to self-regulate, self-motivate, empathise, socialise, be confident and develop all-round emotional intelligence.

The management team have worked hard to slim line our operation, thus reducing your workload.

**About Us**

At the Woodshed forest school nursery, we know what it takes to enhance children's holistic development. Our unique approach to learning and magical woodland site makes The Woodshed more than just a physical Nursery School - it’s a life experience.

We maintain our high staff: child ratios throughout the age-groups. This enables our team to fulfil their role successfully without undue stress and for each child's full potential to be nurtured through focused, personalised care and attention.

**The Job**
- Part time / full-time, flexible working (10-40hrs per week, full days), Early Years Practitioner for small Nursery and Pre-school in Croydon, CR0.
- 38 Weeks
- Great opportunity to work in small, friendly, reputable childcare setting with high staff: child ratios.

**Requirements/Skills**
- A happy smile and passion for working with children
- Energy, enthusiasm and love to be part of a great team
- Live near Croydon and hold Level 3 Early Years or other relevant qualification
- Solid knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum
- Experience of working with all ages across the Early Years
- Eligible to work in the UK and excellent command of the English Language.
- You will be required to undertake a DBS check.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary dependent on experience - £9.50-£11.00 per hour for a fully qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.
- Pension contributions
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Please contact us to discuss our flexible working arrangements.
- The Woodshed is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for children in which to be cared and educated. We believe that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind and we recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children, by a commitment to practice which protects them. Therefore, all staff MUST adhere to all policies and procedures in regards to Safeguarding and Child protection. Any offer of an appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of necessary pre-employment checks._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-40 per week

**Salary**: £9.50-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a full and comprehensive COVID-19 policy and set of procedures to ensure the safety of all.

Application question(s):

- Do you have a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification?

**Experience**:

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

Work Location: One location



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