Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Job Description

Early Years Practitioner (Permanent role available) Here at Class People we are looking for Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners for 2 permanent roles we have available at a nursery in Bath. The role will involve mainly working in the baby/toddler room. One of the roles will involve working with toddlersaged from 9-18 months. The other role will involve working with toddlers aged 18 months2 years old.Key Competencies: An enthusiastic and positive attitude to work Clear empathy for, and understanding of, childrens development needs Putting the needs of the children first Be able to work across all age ranges within The Garden Emotional resilience and ability to work calmly under pressure An ability to carry out light physical duties, which may include lifting children, housekeeping tasks and setting up resources Keeping a sense of humour Reliability and initiative Flexible and with a can do attitude Open to new ideas and practices Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice An awareness of Health, Hygiene and Safety in the workplace Supportive of the Christian ethos of the schoolNormal hours of work:The Garden will be open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday each day. Early Years Educators will work across the day, 8am until 5.30pm. Full time staff will have one shorter day each week, where they finish at 2pm. The Early Years Educators will work for 52weeks a year. To ensure that all staff are able to participate in training and development there will also be an expectation for staff to attend for 2 further days a year for mandatory training; this may take place on a Saturday. Part-Time and Apprenticeshiproles will also be considered.Holiday:33 days paid holiday, which includes public and bank holidays. The School normally closes for a period over Christmas, the dates of which are agreed by Senior Management every year. This closure period may result in additional non-working days, however thisis non-contractual and does not affect annual leave entitlement.Salary:A competitive salary is offered, depending on qualifications, skills and experience.Other benefits: Professional development and training. All staff enjoy free meals provided in the Dining Room with refreshments available throughout the day. Part remission of fees at the school, Prep and Senior Schools for children of employees (subject to the normal competitive entry requirements being met). Please note that remission of school fees is not a contractual entitlement; the Governors reservethe right to vary the rate of remission or to withdraw it altogether. Staff are welcome to make use of the leisure and sports facilities (which includes a swimming pool, gym and tennis courts) set within the beautiful School grounds. Parking available around the School site. Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Death in Service benefit. Cycle Scheme in line with the Governments Cycle to Work initiative. Employee Assistance Programme, an independent, free and confidential advice service that can offer both practical advice and emotional support. The school has a strong sense of community and there are many ways to be involved whether through sport, music or social events.