Early Years Practitioner

Salary: 17,466 per annum

Location: Spring RAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9NJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Permanent: Full-Time

Are you looking for a great atmosphere and a free thinking working environment?

Get ready! We have an exciting and dynamic opportunity for you.

We are looking for a confident and experienced childcare professional to join our nursery.

It goes without saying that you love being around children and will have the ambition to make a direct and positive impact on their young lives.

What do we do at Spring Nurseries RAF Waddington?

We are a unique nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years situated on a military base. We have a wonderful and very large outdoor space where we grow our own vegetables, keep chickens and enjoy exploring nature. There is also a great view of the runway. We are continually investing in our staff to be knowledgeable, experienced and skilled in the early years sector. We manage the delivery for the Early Years Foundation Stage for the Department for Education. An exceptional honour.

What is the role?

Reliable and child-focused:

Correctly supervise the children and keep our active, flexible nursery environment safe and suited to their needs.
Give them a huge range of stimulating, safe and well-planned activities.
Create engaging, fun and informative learning opportunities, helping the children make excellent progress and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Build solid relationships with parents / carers, families and professionals involved with the children.
Meet each of the children's individual needs, keeping accurate records and regularly communicating with parents / carers.
Have a positive attitude, making every day count for the children in our care.

What will you need?

A Level 3 or a Level 2 Early Years and Childcare qualification e.g. NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
Experience of working in an early years childcare setting or with children aged 0-5
Full understanding of children's emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs from 0 to 5 years

What are the rewards?

Minimum 25 days' annual leave
Paid time off for dependents
Learning & Development opportunities - including progression to management and leadership levels for those aspiring to be leaders.
Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
Season ticket travel loans
Company pension scheme
Discounts at major high street retailers.
50% Staff discount on a childcare place at the nursery, including tax free childcare.

Apply now! Please contact Collete Fraser on 07741736739 if you have any questions regarding this role

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