At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide outstanding childcare and learning in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Little Acorns Day Nursery is located within the grounds of Woodlands School.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary up to £27,040 and 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Other info: Free uniform, training, and DBS check provided.
- Why this job: Join a small, family-feel team dedicated to children's growth and development.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioners with experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 27185 £ per year.
Little Acorns Day Nursery is situated within the grounds of Woodlands School, Hutton Manor. We are a small, nurturing, family-feel environment where children thrive. The children explore the outside daily as part of an enriched curriculum.
Hours: 40 hours per week, (over 4 days) 52 weeks per year
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary: Up to £27,040
- Lunch provided
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays (FTE equivalent)
- Christmas Closure - paid stand down days
- Free uniform, free training and free DBS check
- Free parking
- Career Opportunities: Ongoing continuous development and early years quality training and mentoring
- Company Pension Scheme
- Death in Service
Job Purpose: Little Acorns Nursery in Hutton, Brentwood are seeking motivated, talented nursery practitioners to be a part of our intimate setting within Woodlands Schools Ltd. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and development. We are looking for level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to work as part of a team to provide an outstanding service in our beautifully resourced nursery setting.
Qualifications and experience:
- NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- 1 year experience preferred, newly qualified are also welcome to apply
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Excellent organisational skills
- Exceptional communication skills, energy and a positive can do attitude
- Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning
Little Acorns Nursery - Woodlands Schools is committed to the safeguarding of children. Child protection screening will apply to this post. Some of the information that we request on application is for this purpose.
Person Specification:
- Essential: Experience working with children (e.g. school, nursery, childcare, or voluntary work)
- Friendly, approachable, and patient manner
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage groups of children in a calm and positive way
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (or willingness to learn)
- Desirable: Experience in planning activities for children
- Knowledge of food hygiene practices
If you are interested in the position, please email for an application pack.
Nursery Practitioner in Brentwood employer: MindMatch
Little Acorns Nursery offers a nurturing environment on 27 acres of beautiful grounds at Woodlands School. Employees benefit from a company pension scheme and ongoing professional development opportunities. The team is committed to safeguarding children and providing exceptional care.
