Location: Near Tonbridge, Kent, TN11
Salary: Circa £13.13–£14.18 per hour (£25,945–£28,020 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: 38 hours over 4 days | Permanent | All year round
We’re looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners and a Preschool Room Leader to join a friendly nursery team in a beautiful rural village setting.
With a supportive team, a strong focus on staff development and opportunities to contribute ideas and develop the curriculum, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your Early Years career in a setting that values its staff.
Whether you’re a newly qualified practitioner or an experienced room leader, we’d love to hear from you!
Working Hours:
* Room Leader: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.
* Nursery Practitioner: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.
Benefits:
* 50% childcare discount
* Free onsite parking
* 4 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Paid two-week Christmas closure
* Career progression and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities inspired by children’s interests.
* Observe, assess and plan next steps in line with the EYFS.
* Maintain children's learning records and key person documentation.
* Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
* Build positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
* For the Room Leader role, support and guide the team while maintaining high standards of practice.
About You:
* Practitioner: Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare.
* Room Leader: Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare.
* Previous nursery or childcare experience.
* Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.
* Passionate about children's learning and development.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Right to work in the UK.
Interested in your next Early Years opportunity? Please send your CV today
Salary description
£25945.00 - £28020.00 per year