Childcare Practitioner

6 months ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom The Orchard Nature Nursery Limited Full time

The Orchard Nature Nursery Limited are seeking a passionate practitioner to join our team to meet our increasing demand. Recently inspected and graded very good across all areas. We pride ourselves in our child led, play based setting offering children a true home from home experience. We offer outdoor play at all ages and enjoy exploring the beautiful estate we are based in.

Responsibilities will include:

- supporting children's play based child led learning
- ensuring children's personal needs are met at all times
- support the daily running and administration of the day, eg planning and learning files
- ensure health and safety standards are met at all times
- maintain positive relationships with children and their families
- respect and develop children's life experiences
- be flexible
- hard working and professional
- self motivated
- prepared to help where needed
- act as an ambassador for the service.

Part time and full time applicants considered

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

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Private nursery school

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

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

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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