Nursery Practitioner - Little Herons
About us
The Oak Partnership Trust has two Nursery’s, Woodlands and Little Herons. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual with NVQ level 3 to work at Little Herons based at West Monkton School. The successful candidate will be an excellent Early Years practitioner who can provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment, for children as young as 2 years of age.
- Monitor and review the quality of childcare
- Manage and lead a team of nursery staff
- Manage occupancy levels and market the provision
- Ensure effective communication and liaison with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
- Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness at West Monkton schools
Key Requirements:
- Qualified NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years
- At least one year’s relevant experience
- Knowledge of Ofsted Standards and Inspections
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
- A demonstrable drive towards absolute excellence
We can offer you:
- A friendly supportive staff team
- A supportive environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development and innovation
- Opportunities to grow and develop our nursery provision, putting your personal stamp on the provision, in conjunction with the Early Years Lead Practitioner
- Dedication to staff development and promotion opportunities
- Commitment to staff wellbeing
- Unwavering passion and vision for educational opportunities for learners
- Developing a local partnership with local schools is at the heart of what we do.
Salary: Grade 14, point 6
Hours: 30 hours a week, Term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks a year)
Contract: Permanent
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Safeguarding Statement:
West Monkton Church of England 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.