Nursery Nurse

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Nursery Nurse (Qualified Early Year Practitioner)

Salary: Starting from £27,056 per annum (inclusive of LW) - pro-rata for Term-time staff

Contract Type: Full time and part-time hour roles available (details given below)

Location: Children’s Centres/Family Hubs

DBS requirement: Enhanced

What you’ll be doing:

You will work as part of a multi-agency team in a nursery based in a children’s centre, as an early years practitioner you will deliver high quality early years provision that promotes and supports the needs of all children through effective holistic care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).You will develop professional relationships, with multi-agency services and parents / carers to ensure continuity of care for children.

Various hours:

• Monksfield Way Children’s Centre - Monday -Friday 9-3.15pm (term time only)
• Chalvey Grove Children’s Centre/ Family Hub - Monday to Friday 8.45-16:15pm. (all year)
• Chalvey Grove Children’s Centre/Family Hub - Monday to Friday 8.45-15:15pm (Term time only)
• Chalvey Grove Children’s Centre/Family Hub - Monday to Friday 11.45-15:15pm (all year)
• Romsey Close Children’s Centre/Family Hub - 4days per week 8.45-16:15pm (Term time)
• Romsey Close Children’s Centre/Family Hub - Monday to Friday - 8.45-16:15pm (all year)
• Romsey Close Children’s Centre/Family Hub - Monday to Friday 11:45-15:15pm (all year)

What you'll need:

You will need experience of working with children in an early years environment, an understanding of early years legislation and safeguarding and have a Level 3 qualification in early years practice or equivalent.

Our Company:

People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.

What we offer:

SBC is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

• Working shift patterns with options for term time only contractors or all year round
• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work

Interested?

Please complete the below online application form to be considered for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit, and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants.

Closing date: 24 January 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd February 2025.