At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a safe and nurturing environment for young children while supporting their development.
- Company: Award-winning bilingual nursery group in London with a family-owned culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, birthday off, sick pay, career progression support, and free hot lunches.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to providing excellent care and education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help shape their early years.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare required.
The predicted salary is between 26550 - 32450 £ per year.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team.
The ideal candidate will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their development and ensuring they feel valued and supported.
We are a group of Bilingual French Nurseries in London.
We are a family-owned setting with two nurseries currently.
In 2021 & 2024, we received the Top 20 London nurseries award.
This is a testimony of the quality of our teaching and learning environment for our children.
The nurseries welcome children aged between 3 months and 5 years old and are open 51 weeks a year from 8am to 6pm.
We provide a loving culture and creative exploration through the eyes of the child.
By building Montessori methods and linguistic arts, we have developed our unique curriculum.
As a result, we prepare a child to excel in their foundation years and then move through life with a strong ability to achieve excellence.
We are currently looking for a Level 2 or 3 early years qualified nursery practitioner in the team who is passionate about childcare and who can play a key role at this exciting stage of our growing nurseries.
- Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
- Birthday off
- Sick pay policy
- Support for well-being
- Support for career progression
- Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training
- Free wholesome, hot lunches available
- Pension Scheme
- 70% fee reduction for our longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1yr of employment with us)
- Employee assistance programme
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the children's developments and wellbeing.
- Carry out risk assessments throughout the day to ensure the nursery is a safe environment and comply with Safeguarding Procedures.
- Collaborate on the day-to-day running of the nursery supporting the other staff in the room in the running of activities, organisation of the room and working always as a team.
- Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for all children at Raphael Nursery.
- Assist in promoting equal opportunities and the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Communicate regularly and positively with parents/guardians, providing updates on their child’s progress and addressing any concerns.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e. g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).
Experience
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is preferred.
Skills and Attributes
- A genuine passion for working with young children.
- Good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Patience, creativity, and a caring nature.
If you are enthusiastic about shaping the early years of a child’s life and contributing to a nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you!
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Nursery Practitioner employer: Raphael Nursery
Raphael Nursery is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of Clapham, London, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for nursery practitioners. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide outstanding training, clear progression paths, and meaningful financial rewards, including competitive salaries and a bi-annual bonus scheme. Our culture prioritises teamwork and inclusivity, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the children's growth and wellbeing.
