Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Team at The Old Windsor Day Nursery!

Position: Level 3 Practitioner

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,476.80 per annum

Welcome to The Old Windsor Day Nursery & Pre-School
, a beautiful, purpose-built facility nestled in the heart of the village. With excellent bus links and a spacious car park, we make it easy for you to join our vibrant community!

Our nursery boasts bright, airy rooms that create the perfect environment for children to explore and learn through play. Our dedicated ICT suite allows children to engage with digital learning in a fun, age-appropriate way, supporting their early years development and preparing them for school.

Step outside into our large adventure garden, featuring a sandpit, wooden play equipment, and a mud kitchen—designed to ignite children's imaginations and creativity!

We are on the lookout for a passionate Level 3 Practitioner to join our team! This full-time role offers flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as our nursery operates year-round.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking

We appreciate the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our gratitude, we offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service. Join us and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences that are age-appropriate for children.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and the wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Maintain professional relationships and report any concerns to management.

* Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS (desirable).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Old Windsor Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at The Old Windsor Day Nursery and embark on a rewarding journey in early years education!