location: Fulham SW6
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Working Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
We are seeking a passionate and reliable Qualified Creche Practitioner to join our team at a prestigious private kids club in Fulham.
You will deliver a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years, and help shape the daily running of each creche we operate.
Take booking, send news letter, create programmes for children and send diaries for each child attending the creche.
The ideal candidate brings proven childcare experience, a genuine love of working with young children and real creative energy for designing weekly activity programmes. You will build warm, trusting relationships with parents and work as a valued member of a close, professional team.
Featured Position: Creche Practitioner, Fulham Football Club Members' Club
Activity - Classes Routine for Age groups:
Babies and toddlers aged 15 months to 2.5 years, and children aged 5 to 6 years
Qualification: Level 3 in Childcare (essential)
The candidate needs to feel confident to design, adapt and implement Classess for children 1-2 years old and 4-6 years olds. Fill in dairy reports every day and communicate with the parents and other departments in the club.
In this role, you will:
* Lead and deliver our creche activity programmes and classes, taking a hands-on role from planning through to delivery.
* Design imaginative, screen-free activities that hold children's attention, stretch their curiosity and send every child home happy.
* Welcome children from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds and needs, adapting your approach so each child feels seen and included.
* Provide a discreet, five-star standard of service to members, balancing parents' expectations with each child's needs.
* Handle sensitive conversations and challenging moments with calm, courtesy and professionalism.
* Work as part of a proactive team and in close partnership with other departments across the club.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare and supervision
* Provide attentive, engaging care, keeping every child safe and well at all times.
* Supervise children closely during play, activities and snack times.
* Carry out nappy changing, feeding and personal care routines with dignity and care.
* Respond sensitively to each child's individual needs, offering comfort and reassurance.
Activities and programmes
* Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that balance fun with development, including arts and crafts, music, storytelling and sensory play.
* Prepare inviting activity areas that are clean, well organised and safe.
* Encourage every child to take part, creating a positive and stimulating learning environment.
Parent partnership
* Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes settling in smooth for children and parents.
* Give parents friendly, professional updates on their child's day and progress.
* Listen carefully to parents' questions and concerns and respond thoughtfully.
* Manage drop-off and pick-up safely and calmly.
Teamwork
* Collaborate with colleagues to keep the creche running smoothly.
* Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.
* Help set up and close down the creche space each session.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Proven experience with young children in a creche, nursery or similar setting.
* A sincere passion for children's wellbeing and development.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Sound knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities.
* Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training, or willingness to obtain them.
* An enhanced DBS check.
* Level 3 childcare qualification for the Fulham Football Club members' club position
Apply Now! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV.
Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with Nurseries and Primary Schools settings across London, Kent and Surrey.
We respect candidate confidentiality and will not share your profile to our clients or request any references without your consent.
* Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour