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Full-time or Part-time | Immediate start

Are you passionate about helping children learn, explore and discover the world around them?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team at our Montessori nursery in Calderdale.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with young children, values their individuality and wants to be part of a setting where learning is meaningful, purposeful and full of exciting experiences.

What makes our nursery special?

We offer children much more than a traditional nursery environment. Our Montessori approach encourages independence, curiosity, concentration and a lifelong love of learning.

Our children benefit from an inspiring environment that includes:

• Montessori classrooms with carefully prepared resources that encourage independent learning.
• Extensive outdoor spaces where children can explore nature and develop new skills.
• An allotment, pond and opportunities to learn about growing, wildlife and the natural world.
• Chickens and other nursery animals that help children develop responsibility and care for living things.
• An educational dome used for exciting, themed learning experiences.
• Opportunities to explore maths, science, language, creativity and problem-solving through real-life experiences.

We want our practitioners to be curious, enthusiastic educators who enjoy creating memorable learning opportunities and supporting children to become confident, independent learners.

About the role

• Provide high-quality care, education and learning experiences for young children.
• Support children's individual development, interests and next steps.
• Help maintain an engaging, well-prepared Montessori environment.
• Plan and support meaningful learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
• Build warm, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support children's safety, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

What we are looking for

• Hold a recognised, full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Have a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Be caring, reliable, enthusiastic and committed to high-quality early education.
• Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Be willing to develop your understanding of Montessori education and practice.
• Montessori experience would be an advantage, but a willingness to learn is just as important.

What we offer

• Full-time or part-time hours to suit the successful candidate and our staffing requirements.
• Pay at the applicable minimum wage or above, depending on qualifications, skills and experience.
• The opportunity to develop your Montessori knowledge and professional skills.
• A varied role with opportunities to learn across our unique indoor and outdoor provision.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience, with at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undergo an enhanced DBS check, including a children's barred list check where legally applicable to the role.
• Provide satisfactory references, including employment references where appropriate.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, child protection and safer working practices.
• Meet all relevant safer recruitment and suitability requirements for working in an early years setting.
• A current paediatric first aid certificate meeting the applicable EYFS requirements is desirable. Applicants without a current certificate may be considered, subject to the setting's staffing requirements and the training arrangements available.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks and verification of qualifications and employment history, as appropriate.

Location: Mill Cottage Montessori, Wakefield Rd, Brighouse, HD6 4HA

Start date: As soon as possible.

We welcome applications from people who share our passion for giving children the very best start in life.

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