Early Years Practitioner

Family run! Supportive management and team! 50% employee discount! CPD opportunities and salary reviews! Lots of training opportunities! Staff Member of the Term £200 voucher opportunity! Room of the Term £25 voucher! 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) Wellbeing support.

We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Using the EYFS to help children grow into the best little people they can be.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Using open dialogue and giving regular feedback so that we can support families with little ones in our care, ensuring well-being for all.
• Looking after every aspect of a child’s personal care needs each day.
• Keeping them happy, safe, stimulated and making sure they have fun learning with us.
• Creating and maintaining an innovative learning space where children can explore and learn every day.
• Looking after our quality resources and both outdoor/indoor space.
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children, encouraging and supporting them at meal and snack times whilst also ensuring they have lots of time for active play.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification; good knowledge of the EYFS.
• Newly qualified candidates will also be considered.
• Good communication skills.
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential.
• Sense of humour.
• Enthusiasm and patience.
• An attentive and compassionate nature.
• A big smile.

Additional Details

We have both full-time and part-time roles available. Our nursery is situated in Central Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station, South Croydon Station, and West Croydon Station. The nearest tram stops are George Street, Wellesley Road, and East Croydon. We are also conveniently located for many bus routes.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and coordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). There is always at least one designated person on duty during opening hours. All applicants should be aware that a large part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and a 3-month probation period. All successful candidates will receive extensive training upon starting.

Data Protection

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including collecting only the data required for our specific purpose. Information collected in this application is specific to our recruitment and the performance of the role. If recruited, this information will be used for employment purposes and for recruitment-related processes.

Benefits

• Additional leave.
• Casual dress.
• Company events.
• Employee discount.
• Referral programme.
• Wellness programme.