Acer Recruitment are seeking Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for a wonderful client in Lewisham who offer lots of benefits in a beautiful setting. The management team are really supportive.

Salaries are £25,420 for a Level 2 and £26,420 for a Level 3 (we also have a Room Leader role at £28,000+)

40 Hours per week

OVERALL JOB ROLE

• To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years

• Support the room manager with the daily running of the room

• Ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others

• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development

• To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing, and planning for each individual child

DUTIES

• To work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting

• Support the room manager with the effective daily running of your room

• Have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures, and expectation

• To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children.

• Take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery

• To play a part in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS for your key children

• Uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

• To carry out observation, assessment and planning in your room, with your key children, ensuring all children are making progress

• Work with outside professionals where required

• Work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

• Work as part of the team within your room and within the wider setting

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

• Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent

• Knowledge of the Early Years Sector

• Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent

• Paediatric first aid (if the qualification was obtained after 2016)

RELEVENT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

• Experience of working in a nursery or similar environment

• Experience of being a key person

• Some knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage

• Experience of working in a team

BENEFITS

• £250 bonus should the nursery achieve the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

• 20 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid

• Enhance Annual Leave package after 1 years service (25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid)

• Birthday off after one year of service (paid)

• Option to 'Sell Back' up to 5-day's Annual Leave.

• Pension

• Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef

• Heated and Aircon staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting

• Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)

• Professional Training

• Career development plans

• Regular one-to-one meetings and support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Store discounts

• Fully heated and airconditioned throughout the setting

• Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQs)

If you would like to apply one of our friendly team will be in touch with more details.

Acer need nursery staff throughout London for our clients. If this vacancy is not the right area or salary for you, please apply and we will run through our vacancies in your area with you