Nursery Nurse, Southfields

We are a small independent nursery looking for self motivated, passionate childcarers looking for professional career in childcare. We have a fabulous friendly team that is both supportive and caring.

Purple Dove Recruitment is very excited to be recruiting for our client, they have excellent facilities and a team of dedicated professionals. They offer the opportunity for you to create a fun and positive learning environment for all children in your care. Your development as a practitioner will be their focus and they will help you to be the best you can be.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE: a minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Childcare and Early Years Education.

Salaries:

• LEVEL 3 with over 1 year experience up to £31,000 plus £1000 performance related bonus.
• LEVEL 2 -£24,600 plus £1000 performance related bonus plus full paid training to complete L3 course.

Great Benefits:

• Holiday - 33 days including Bank Holidays
• 1 day off every 2 weeks. That is an extra 26 days off per year! A total of 33 days off per year!
• Extra holiday accrued through loyalty – 1 extra day per year and per promotion.
• Full training provided including paediatric first aid, hundreds of online courses, support to upskill in certain areas such as special educational needs (SEN), child development, manager training courses etc.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• In house chefs and housekeepers meaning no washing up or preparing food. You can just focus on being a nursery teacher.
• Free mental health & wellbeing program for all staff from Health Assured.
• Free tea, coffee, and other refreshments on your break.
• Smart uniform provided

Working hours: We work on a rota/shift system.

The shift patterns are:  Monday-Friday; 7:15am-5:15pm / 8am-6pm / 8:30am-6:30pm (1 hour lunch break + 15 min coffee/tea break). You have 1 day off every 2 weeks.

The Role:

• Liaise with parents and other staff members.
• Plan and implement the daily routine in the room.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Be aware of nursery standards and policies and make sure they are met.
• Be a key worker and take responsibility for their records, learning and general care.
• Be confident in your profession.
• Plan and prepare daily activities meeting the curriculum planning according to EYFS.
• To take observations on your key children ensuring confidentiality.
• Changing nappies or toileting, tidying room and cleaning equipment.
• To ensure all children are happy and well cared for and their individual needs are being met.
• Shifts are 9 days on then 1 day off within 2 week rota.

THE CANDIDATE:

• A positive and dedicated attitude and a real passion for childcare and development.
• Being able to provide and sustain a caring environment.
• Being able to work a 45 hour week with 1 hour for lunch and 15 minutes for break.
• Have a minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Childcare and Early Years Education.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Previous 1-2 years experience in nursery setting.

If you think this is the company for you please send applications to Shama at sj@purpledove.co.uk

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