Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

**Job Title: Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner**

**Permanent |40 hours a week| Full time**

**Salary: £10.42 per hour (Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications)**

**Location: Colchester, Essex**

Set in beautiful grounds, Chestnut House Kindergarten are seeking to appoint a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner due to growth. You will be joining a nursery 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 Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, who can work closely within a growing team. You should possess great communication skills and have a calm, approachable nature.

This position would suit an experienced 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 Nursery Practitioner role**
- To assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage 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 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 Chestnut House Kindergarten**

Our Nursery cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.

The aim of our nursery 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**:

- Essential**:

- 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**:

- up to 32 days holiday
- Plus, your Birthday off
- 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 Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 051223RA