Holding a Level 2 or 3 (or above) in Early years childcare.
We are currently recruiting a Early Years Practitioner for our beautiful nursery and preschool near Dorking.
We cater for children from 0- 4 years with two dedicated classrooms.
We are seeking individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all children.
Our nursery is a warm, welcoming & fun place to work where all our staff work together as a team. We are one big family! :)
We invest in our hardworking staff offering competitive salaries, a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed to thrive in their career.
Main responsibilities and duties:
* Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children's needs.
* Be able to have key person responsibility in the under 2's room and carry out daily and individual planning.
* Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
* Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare.
The ideal candidate will;
* Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
* Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
* Ideally be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent (Higher) in Early years childcare. Alternatively have Early years childcare experience.
* Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages
Benefits & Remuneration:
* Regular team events
* Regular support from the management team
* Ongoing in house and external training opportunities
* Flexible working hours
* Annual pay reviews
We are a term time pre-school working 38 week per year. Hours ideally are 8-5pm . But we can discuss shorter days this can be working over 2, 3 or 4 days per week.
If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon
Salary description
£13.50 - £15.00 per hour