Location: Little Elms Beckenham Queens Road
Position: Nursery Practitioner
Salary: £27,040 - £32,000 per year (Full-time, 40 hours per week, 4 days per week)
You will be based at the Beckenham Queens Road Nursery. The company does not sponsor employment for international workers; you must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Up to £2,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to normal tax and NI deductions). The bonus will be paid in two instalments: £500 after the first salary payment following joining, and another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended).
Qualifications
- Level 2/3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
- Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
Benefits
- New Starter Up to £2,000 Welcome Bonus
- Excellent rates of pay.
- Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked.
- Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Up to 100% Childcare discount.
- Support to gain higher qualifications.
- Internal promotion opportunities.
- Free Uniform.
Important Information
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Childcare
- Ensuring all areas of the EYFS and Statutory Framework are met at all times.
- Ensuring Safeguarding/Child Protection Policies and Procedures are implemented.
- Provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children, taking children's individual needs into consideration.
- Ensuring the nursery offers an environment which reflects the cultural diversity of all children.
- Follow Observation, Planning and Assessment Framework within the Little Elms Group.
- Reflect on daily practise and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with parents.
- To be the key person for a designated group of children (not applicable to relief or lunch cover).
- Health & Safety
- Respond to, and report health and safety issues as and when they arise.
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness/tidiness within the nursery.
- Carrying out health and safety checks in line with Company Policy.
- Follow control measures detailed within Company Risk Assessments.
- General
- Responsible for duties associated with the nursery playroom(s), such as maintaining children’s records and any other duties as reasonably requested.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
- To meet deadlines as set by the Company.
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Nursery Practitioner L2/ L3 in London employer: Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a welcoming bonus and competitive pay alongside enhanced annual leave. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that our Nursery Room Leaders can inspire and lead effectively while enjoying opportunities for professional advancement in a nurturing environment.
Contact Details:
Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools Recruitment Team
