Nursery Nurse, Putney/Wandsworth

Nursery Educator (Level 3 Qualified in Early Years Teaching in UK) - To start ASAP

We are looking for a Qualified Nursery Nurse to join an independent day nursery in Putney/Wandsworth.

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday, all year around 40-45 hours per week (based on Rota Shift)

Salary: 

Paying up to £33,000 per annum (based on 45 hours per week)

Employee Benefits:

• Free Lunch, Snacks and Drinks (Freshly cooked in school kitchen by our Professional Chef)
• Employee of the Month Gift Voucher
• Casual Dress Code 
• Company Pension
• 3 years Retention Celebrating - 1 week extra paid holiday (one off)
• Up to 33 days of Holidays including Bank Holiday
• 2 Paid Inset Days on a weekday when the Nursery is closed for staff training.
• DBS, PFA and various online courses provided and paid by us
• Discounted Childcare (subject to space availability and age)
• Performance Bonus

Your Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Ensure the environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
• Be a Key Person for several Children of the setting.
• Follow instructions and guidances of management team and line manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Hold either relevant UK Early Years Teaching Qualification of Level 3, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification - Required
• Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
• Sound knowledge of Safeguarding in Early Years.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

If you would like to apply for this role please email sj@purpledove.co.uk

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