Nursery Practitioner

NURSERY PRACTITIONER

NURSERY PRACTITIONER

We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner who is passionate and confident about childcare. You should have a genuine love of working with young children, between 2 - 4 years of age, with a commitment to providing outstanding care and education. Practitioners will always respect the safeguarding of children and ensure that all policies and procedures are observed.

Tockington Manor School is a small independent Preparatory school and nursery, educating boys and girls from 2 - 13 years of age. The school is situated in the village of Tockington, a few minutes’ drive from Junction 16 of the M5, just north of the city of Bristol. The school and its nursery sit in 28 acres of beautiful grounds, providing a safe, secure and happy environment for its pupils. Boasting first class sports pitches, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool and an all-weather pitch, it is also home to one of the largest privately owned arboretums in the UK. Recent projects completed include brand new Music and Performing Arts Suite, and an Art Studio.

We currently have two positions available both of which are full time, although part time hours may be considered. This is an all year round position of 38 hours per week working over four of five days.

Benefits include:

- Free lunches and refreshments throughout the day
- Excellent rate of pay
- Employee wellbeing
- Pension
- Use of swimming pool and sports facilities
- Onsite parking is provided

For further details please see the full job description and person specification below. Any questions please contact Gill Roberts, our HR Officer, by phone on 01454 613229

Tockington Manor School

Tockington

Bristol

BS32 4NY

Tel: 01454613229

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE**:
**NURSERY PRACTITIONER**

**DEPARTMENT**:
**NURSERY**

**REPORTS TO**:
**NURSERY TEAM MANAGER**

**OVERVIEW**

We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner who is passionate and confident about childcare. You should have a genuine love of working with young children, between 2 - 4 years of age, with a commitment to providing outstanding care and education. Practitioners will always respect the safeguarding of children and ensure that all policies and procedures are observed.

**TERMS SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE**

You will be enrolled into the school’s support staff pension scheme and will be entitled to lunches (weekdays) and tea/coffee throughout the day. Use of the school’s facilities, including the swimming pool can be used where available. Onsite parking is provided.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

The main responsibilities of the post are to:
**Supporting the children**
- support learning using the EYFS framework, carry out child observations and keep records up to date
- develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
- be a key person responsible for forming a relationship with children and parents and forming and building their learning journey
- prepare and support age related activities for children
- create a safe, inclusive and welcoming surrounding and environment for the children

**Supporting the nursery and school**
- build and develop strong professional working relationships
- work flexibly and effectively as part of a larger team with fellow staff
- respect and value all children, parents and staff

**The duties and responsibilities highlighted are indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities where required, relative to the nature and scope of the role.**

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

Pay: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Practitioner