Nursery Practitioner

Job DescriptionPoppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre SchoolNursery Practitioner40 hours per weekSalary: £27,476.80 per annum  Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essentialPoppies Beaconsfield is a charming nursery located in Beaconsfield, just a short distance from the M40 junction. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery is set in a beautiful former farm across two spacious barn conversions. The setting includes a wonderfully equipped garden with a large outdoor space, perfect for children to explore and enjoy.Our management team, with over 18 years of experience, leads a friendly, long-standing team that makes Poppies Beaconsfield a welcoming place to work. We also offer on-site parking, with the nursery being a peaceful and scenic walk from local transport links - providing a perfect start and end to your working day. We are currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, and we offer up to 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of  £27,476.80.If you're passionate about early years education and looking to join a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from youJoin Our Passionate Early Years Team - And Get More Than a Job We believe in supporting and not only the children in our care, but also the people who care for them. We offer enhanced and meaningful benefits for our Level 2, or Level 3, or Room Leader colleagues to thrive in and out of work. These benefits are non-contractual and discretionary, so subject to review and change. \tUp to 15 Driving Lessons & Theory/Practical Test Paid for - For colleagues working towards their licence, we'll help you gain independence and flexibility or, \tFree Gym Membership for 12 months - Stay active, reduce stress and keep your energy up with access to a local gym, or\tHoliday Voucher - Receive £750 holiday voucher on your 1st anniversary to help you unwind and recharge - because you deserve it. In addition, if you are a qualified Level 3 Practitioner, you will automatically qualify for our Level 3 Qualification Bonus, just 6 months after you join us. Why Join Us?At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:\t£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after 6 months\tReferral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750\tEmployee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s\tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays \tHealth and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available \tCareer Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth\tTransport Links and Onsite parkingAs Nursery Practitioner, you will:Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of developmentUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are metEnsure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these daily in every routineUndertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and familiesMaintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and proceduresAs Nursery Practitioner, you will need:Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essentialFluent in written and spoken English - essentialOver 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirableKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirableWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.#HP3