Field Based Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner

**Field Based Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner**
**Zero-hour Contract - Flexible work**

**Salary: £15 per hour**

**Location: 10 miles radius from New Barnet, Greater London**

Family First Day Nurseries are seeking to appoint a Field Based Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner due to growth. You will be joining a nursery group with ambitions plans, where the staff team are stable, happy and enthusiastic about creating amazing experiences for the children within our care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic Field Based Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner, who can work at multiple nurseries (field-base) and closely within a growing team. You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.

This position would suit an experienced Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner who has previously worked in a similar environment caring for children aged between 0 - 5 years and is looking for an exciting career opportunity.

**About our Field Based Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner role**:

- To work at multiple locations within 10 miles radius from New Barnet, Greater London.
- To assist room leader and other staff members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively carry out daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
- To work closely with the Room Leader and other staff members in ensuring a smooth running of the daily routine.
- To contribute ideas to planning with stimulating activities, ensuring the children receive high quality of learning and development.
- To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
- To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
- To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
- To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

**About our nurseries**:
Our nurseries care for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. Our opening hours range between 7.00am and 7.00pm, all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.

Our cosy settings provide fantastic outdoor areas for our children and promote outdoor learning in a variety of ways. Our staff members love to get creative with the outdoor space and provide outstanding learning experiences for the children in our care.

The aim of our nurseries is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.

The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training ‘on the job’ and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.

**Why Join Family First Nurseries?**

You will be joining a growing company with ambitious plans. Within this role you will be supported in a very teamwork centred environment, where flexibility and hard work are at the centre of what we do. You will also be able to grow with Family First, with future opportunities to develop your career with us. Plus, you will get your birthday off

**Interview date - Interviews will occur on a rolling basis**

**Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience**:

- Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification**:

- Essential**:

- Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years**:

- Desirable**:

- Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating**:

- Desirable**:

- Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements**:

- Essential**:

- Fluent in written and spoke to English**:

- Essential**

**Rewards and Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary: £15 per hour (Negotiable, depending on experience)
- Staff perks (discounts: cinema, retail, travel)
- Lunch provided.
- Staff fun day events
- Staff recognition incentives
- Long service awards
- Uniform provided
- Progression plans for all staff
- Internal and external training programmes
- Ofsted outstanding bonus incentives
- Discretionary sick pay
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave.
- Generous childcare fee discount for staff
- Up to £500 bonus to Refer a friend scheme*

*Terms and conditions apply

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification in Early Years (required)

Work Location: On the road