Senior Nursery Practitioner

1 day ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Jumping Jacks Childcare Limited Full time

Job description

**Jumping Jacks Childcare is looking for an experienced nursery practitioner to join our team.**

**About Us**:
Jumping Jacks is a small, caring and thriving nursery in Bedford (MK40 2BB) looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational supervisor level practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a truly child-centred, play-based environment with Ofsted graded “Outstanding” provision. You will be working with a team who all genuinely care for the children and who have a professional loving attitude towards their work.

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**

The practitioner works closely with the Manager and Deputy Manager whilst also being expected to work autonomously in relation to day-to-day management responsibilities.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- To provide operational management of the nursery facilities and staff.
- Provide leadership to continuously improve the quality of provision in the setting
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and ensuring delivery standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading.
- Lead and maintain a continuous improvement culture within the setting
- Ensure training, support, coaching and supervision of staff to inspire, motivate and challenge all children.
- Act as ambassador for the nursery, building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing parents.
- Assist and lead initiatives to increase revenue for the business
- Marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst maintaining excellent care.

**Qualifications**
- A full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
- Minimum of 5 years working in the sector (essential).
- Minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience (essential).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

**Salary**: £10.50-£11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

School type:

- Day nursery
- Private nursery school

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Recognised minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SNP23

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