Qualified Nursery Practitioner

**The Arches Nursery is seeking passionate early years educators for a number of roles at our beautiful new nursery**

**Our story**

Housed under two small railway arches, set in the vibrant East End and only a stone’s throw away from Epping Forest, the Arches Nursery provides families with a unique and magical place for their little ones. Open 48 weeks, Monday to Friday from 8am - 5.45pm.

Our setting has been lovingly designed in a way that redefines early childhood care.We have created a little working oasis that’s uplifting, inspiring and a much more exciting work environment than a conventional nursery.

**Qualified Early Years Educator**

**The Role**:

- To be responsible for the delivery of our curriculum, vision, and ethos.
- Deliver outstanding practice, high quality observations and planning that's tailored to each individual child.
- To provide a safe and nurturing environment and stimulating experiences for the children.
- To develop children’s confidence in their emerging abilities and provide opportunities for children to perform tasks independently.
- To provide lots of opportunities for language rich play and support children with their social interactions and how to manage their feelings and emotions.
- Proactively contribute new ideas to continually improve ways of working.
- Adhere to the nursery’s policies, procedures and safeguarding practices in day to day practice.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with the children, parents and team members.
- To be committed to reflective practice and continual professional development.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of children

**What you will need to bring with you**:

- Previous experience working with children
- Minimum L3 Early Years qualification
- Must be passionate about developing young minds and have a solid understanding of the EYFS
- Willingness to embrace the nursery’s approach, inspired by nature and the Montessori philosophy
- Have a creative and fun approach to learning reflected in your activities
- Be enthusiastic, proactive and a great team player
- Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Love the outdoors and find wonder in exploring the world around you whilst supporting children with their curiosity to learn

**We offer competitive salaries, career progression and a fun, supportive and creative environment to work in, as well as some great benefits including**:

- £23-£26k annual salary
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, plus 1 extra day for each year of service, up to 33 days)
- Employee of the month and super star of the quarter incentives
- Ofsted outstanding bonus
- Team parties and celebrations
- Breakfast team meetings
- Wellness programme
- Your birthday off
- Continuous personal training and development
- Opportunities for in-house promotion
- Employee referral scheme
- Company pension scheme

**You should join us if**:

- You would like the opportunity to be part of a special place and work in a beautiful and creative environment.
- You are excited by the idea of being instrumental in the start up and creation of the nursery and having the opportunity to bring your ideas and be part of the start up journey.
- You like the idea of a small and intimate setting with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and gentle approach.
- You like to have a fixed shift pattern, with no early mornings or late evening shifts.
- You enjoy creating new nature and Montessori inspired activities and spending time in the outdoor environment.
- You are looking to work in a happy and warm team environment with passionate, like minded people..

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. A DBS check will be required for this role.

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

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Forest Gate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)