At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and inspire children aged 0-5 through fun activities and learning experiences.
- Company: Join an outstanding nursery with a strong community focus at Durham University Day Nursery.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible shifts, and support for your studies or career goals.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for training and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with young children and a passion for early years education.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
The nursery practitioner position is to work in an "outstanding" nursery with children aged 0-5 years. We are a large setting split into four rooms, we have an excellent partnership with our families and are seeking someone with experience and enthusiasm to join our nursery team. The position is for a Nursery practitioner role and we are looking for candidates with experience of working with children aged 0-5 years.
At Durham University Day Nursery we aim to provide high quality childcare in a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children from 0 to 5. We aim to operate in partnership with parents, helping children to be happy, independent and well-adjusted emotionally and socially. Our Nursery aims to promote self-confidence and a positive attitude to learning in all children whatever their gender, ethnicity, home language, special educational needs, disability or ability. We aim to offer a broad, balanced and diverse curriculum where learning will be fun and will provide basic skills for the future. We recognise that every child is unique and aim to assist all children to attain their maximum development potential by paying attention to their individual needs. We aim to support students and staff of Durham University with parental responsibilities, in order that they can achieve their goals at study or at work. Please note that we also welcome non-Durham University staff/students.
The Nursery Practitioner has key responsibilities for ensuring the quality of early years provision is embedded under the EYFS and ensuring safeguarding is paramount.
- This post requires shift work: Monday to Friday, between 7:45am and 6:15pm.
- This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
- Plan and lead on engaging activities to provide and deliver a stimulating range of indoor and outdoor activities for children aged 0-5 years.
- Maintaining accurate records of children's progress and learning in line with the EYFS.
- There will be a requirement to attend monthly meetings and training sessions on evenings and occasional weekends.
What you are required to submit:
- Separate Word document which outlines how you meet the criteria - this can be done in a table format.
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Kim Roberts would be happy to speak to you.
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