3rd In Charge Nursery Practitioner
Doublegate Lane, Wickford, SS11 8UD
Pay
£14.70 an hour
Job type
Full-time
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and nurturing 3rd in Charge Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming Forest Nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years professional who is passionate about outdoor learning, child-led exploration, and creating inspiring environments where children can thrive.
Working alongside the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the nursery while promoting high-quality EYFS practice both indoors and in our outdoor forest learning spaces.
We can offer you:
free lunches
free on site parking
Day of on your birthday on us!
Employee assistance programme
Well being programme
Recognition awards events
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee daily nursery operations, by assisting the Manager and Deputy Manager ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in childcare.
Supervise and support junior staff members, providing guidance and mentorship to promote professional development.
Plan, organise, and implement age-appropriate educational activities that stimulate learning and development.
Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and personalised care.
Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records of their developmental milestones.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all children by implementing robust health and safety procedures.
Contribute to the organisation of nursery routines, including meal times, nap times, and outdoor play.
Assist with administrative tasks such as planning schedules, maintaining documentation, and liaising with external agencies when necessary.
Promote an inclusive environment that respects diversity and encourages children's individual interests.
Qualifications
Proven experience working within a nursery or early childhood education setting.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Knowledge of childcare regulations, safeguarding policies, and early childhood development principles.
Childcare qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent are essential.
Experience working with children with diverse needs is desirable.
Valid driving licence is advantageous for travelling between nursery locations.
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth in a nurturing forest environment.
Safer recruitment
The Treehouse Forestry Nursery and Out of School Club applies safer recruitment policies to ensure that all of our staff are suitable to work with children and young people. We advise you in advance that two people will be involved in your recruitment process. Both people will partake in your interview and each person will individually review all applications and paperwork to ensure that you are suitable for the role.
Part of our safer recruitment procedure includes obtaining references for you. One of these references must be your latest employer. If you are unable to obtain a reference before the interview from your current employer then you must obtain references from the employer before that as well as one other reference.
References from former employers are preferable over any other referee. Please note that we will need to obtain a reference from your latest employer before completing our processes for you to commence working for us.
We are at liberty to advise you that if there are gaps in your employment history or any other information that gives us cause for concern, we will contact your former employers to obtain further information and satisfy any concerns that we have.
We do not offer sponsorship to overseas applicants.
Eligibility to work within the UK
We will need to obtain evidence from you to confirm that you are eligible to work within the UK. We confirm that this information, as well as all personal information, will be held in our Staff Central Record.
Pay: £14.70 per hour
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Experience:
Nursery Room Leader/ Senior: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
lvl 3 Early Years Education qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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