Role: Experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Location: Norton Hill Primary School
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May at 10am - We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: TBC
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am -3.30pm, term time with 2 inset days.
Salary: Grade 3, scale point 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,528 full time equivalent
Actual annual salary - £18,457 - £19,049
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, pro-active Experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for our oversubscribed nursery within Norton Hill Primary School. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
- Assist the Nursery Leader to plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians
- Ensure high standards of care, development, learning and behaviour
- Observe and document children's behaviour, progress, and milestones
Skills:
- Minimum of 4 years experience working with children in a childcare setting
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with children
- First Aid certification (preferred)
Willingness to work within our Wraparound Care provision from 7.15am to 8.30am and 3.30pm - 5.45pm to support when needed would be an advantage. This would be paid in addition to the advertised salary.
Benefits statement:
Term time only staff - There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline.
Norton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
