Nursery Practitioner

**Job description**

Are you an Early Years practitioner looking for a new and exciting challenge? Seeds to Stars Nursery is a successful setting which has recently had its OFSTED inspection and is looking to recruit excellent nursery practitioners due to an increase in children's numbers to serve the communities of Heeley and Neighbouring areas in Sheffield.

We are a happy and friendly and popular nursery with an extremely competent and dedicated team who would prove a massive for anyone looking to make their mark.

The nursery has beautifully appointed rooms and outdoor play spaces which have given a world of possibilities and experiences for the children we care for.

The nursery has a baby unit, toddler rooms and a pre-school within one large purpose-built learning environment. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is for every child to be happy, full of curiosity, good humour and ready to start their school life as lifelong learners.

We offer a free parking space and the nursery itself is located within very good bus links from a varied range across the City.

We have a commitment to ongoing training and encourage all team members to develop and progress through a career path.

**What we offer**

At Seeds To Stars Nursery, wellbeing is a key priority and we believe in offering a range of initiatives that support all of staff,
- Support from a Childcare Operations Manager
- Central Admin Support
- Family Friendly Policies
- Nursery Management Information system to reduce paperwork
- Office 365 Teams, SharePoint and online support
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support.
- Workplace Pension scheme
- Personalised training plans for employees.
- Support in all areas to promote continued professional development.
- Team social events

**About you**:
We are looking for a trained and experienced Nursery practitioners who have a strong desire to work with children, to encourage active learning and to promote strong parent/carer partnerships. You must have At least NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare.

**Purpose of Post**
- To assume shared responsibility for raising the overall quality of the provision.
- To form strong professional relationships with your key children and their families.
- To provide excellent practice at all times.
- To participate in the planning and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) under the guidance of your team leader.
- To support and mentor other practitioners in the skills and behaviours that safeguard and promote excellent outcomes for children.

**Key Areas**
- Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
- Plan for individual children and their individual needs to ensure progression.
- Effective practice.
- Building trusting relationships with children.
- Communicating and working in partnership with families and outside agencies.
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional development of self

**Responsible To**

Senior management, named Early Years Professional and Company Director.

**Hours of Work**

16-38.5 hr per week

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

**Salary**: £7.50-£11.20 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 38.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sheffield, South Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please can you tell us what qualifications you hold in childcare?

**Experience**:

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

Licence/Certification:

- dbs (preferred)

Work Location: In person