Nursery Practitioner

**POST TITLE**: Early Years Educator (Level 3)

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager / Room Leader

**QUALIFICATION REQUIRED**:Level 3 Early Years Educator or equivalent

**THE ROLE**:
An Early Years Educator is a qualified childcare professional with responsibility for caring for children and maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment.

They are warm and responsive individuals who work flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

An enhanced DBS check is required by Pippa’s House Nursery before any appointment can be confirmed.

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

To create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children

To be aware of Pippa’s House Nursery’s policies and procedures and ensure these are adhered to

To share responsibility for the welfare of all children in your designated room, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care

To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately - in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies

To be reliable and punctual, maintaining staffing ratios at all times

To develop genuine bonds with your key children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key person responsibilities

To reflect on practice and daily routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child, throughout the day

To contribute to planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age appropriate activities and ensuring your room is well-resourced and creatively set-up

To contribute to observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development ensuring records are kept up to date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively

To provide feedback and work in partnership with key parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication, and involvement in nursery life

To contribute to the effective recording and resolution of any complaints or investigations, ensuring confidentiality at all times

To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members, at all times

To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the company.

To be aware of the high profile of Pippa’s House Nursery and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the company’s commercial success

To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings, parents’ evenings, and special events

To communicate effectively, sharing information, participating in meetings, inductions and 1-2-1s

To respect and value all colleagues, children, and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment

To cooperate and work effectively with the Room Leader and management team, taking on additional responsibilities/duties

To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need
- This job description is intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive list._

**Pippa's Family Perks**
- Up to 28 Days Holiday
- Staff Development
- Discounted Childcare
- Staff Events
- Long Service Awards - Up to £3000
- Pippa's Heroes Bonus - Up to £150.00 Per Month
- Gym Membership
- Recommend A Friend - Up to £1000

**Salary**: Up to £26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday