Qualified Nursery Practitioners Gloucester, England
Job description
Do you enjoy working with children and helping them to develop? Do you have good communication skills that need to be put to excellent use?
Yes? Then come & join our amazing team & receive a joining bonus of up to £300.00*
Into Play has been established for over 30 years and enjoys an outstanding reputation. We are looking for passionate, committed, qualified practitioners to join our amazing teams at our sites on Barnwood Rd & The Quays in Gloucester.
Applicants will require a minimum Level 2 in Early Years/ childcare and a willingness to further their professional development.
Positions available:
- Full-time, consisting of 41 ¼ hours per week on a Rota basis between the hours of 7.30 a.m. – 6.00 pm (e.g., 7.30 - 4.45pm/ 8 - 5.15 pm/ 8.45 - 6 pm)
- Part- time consisting of 2, 3 or 4 (8 ¼ hr) days per week on a Rota basis between the hours of 7.30 a.m. – 6.00 pm (e.g., 7.30 - 4.45pm/ 8 - 5.15 pm/ 8.45 - 6 pm)
All positions are permanent and for 52 weeks of the year (nursery closes for 1 week at Christmas plus all Bank Holidays)
Role Purpose/ Key Objectives:
- To support a team in a child-centered environment which is FUN.
- Ensure the children are cared for in a safe, educationally stimulating way helping them reach their full potential.
- To build excellent relationships with parents/carers and be able to record progress and feedback regularly.
- Be responsible for and oversee the implementation of Into Play’s policies and procedures with an emphasis on safeguarding as set down by the local Safeguarding Board.
- Deliver and uphold Into Play’s Vision & Core Values on an ongoing basis.
- Provide support to the Nursery Manager and other room leaders.
- To develop links with other childcare settings including our other sites.
Some of our Employee Benefits include:
- Access to Childcare Club containing dozens of great discounts including days out to the UK’s top theme parks, attractions, and holidays.
- Employee portal allowing free access to a range of market-leading retail discounts at Argos, John Lewis, Sainsburys, Apple, Samsung and many more!
- Access to an interactive health & well-being portal & 24/7 Confidential telephone counselling service.
- Joining Bonus of up to £300.00 depending on number of hours worked each week (e.g. Full Time = £300.00) and the successful completion of a six month probation period.
“Into Play Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”
As part of this commitment, we follow safer recruitment procedures which will include various checks including identity, DBS, satisfactory references and a probation period. You must have legal right to work in the UK.
All positions that involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16- 41.25 per week
Salary: £23,000.00-£23,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester, GL2 0SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is the highest childcare qualification you have completed?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Into Play Qualified
