At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality care and education to children in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, childcare discounts, and excellent career prospects.
- Other info: Enjoy less paperwork and use state-of-the-art technology in your role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and nursery experience required.
Description
Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and education to children, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
- Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
- Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
- Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.y: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience
Requirements
- Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
- Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
- Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
- Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for fostering children’s development and learning.
- Up-to-date DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Childcare discount
- A unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
- Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
- Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
- State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
- Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
- Great career prospects
- Uniform provided
- If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!
Early Years Practitioner/ Professional in Croydon employer: Banana Moon Day Nurseries
Banana Moon Day Nurseries is an exceptional employer for those passionate about early years childcare, offering a supportive and nurturing environment in Birmingham. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training opportunities and well-being support, ensuring that our apprentices thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children while developing your skills in a vibrant and engaging setting.
