Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Exciting Opportunity: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Location: 13 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, RG40 4QD
Salary: £29,348.80 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Are you ready to join an award-winning nursery with 5 consecutive Ofsted Outstanding ratings?

Welcome to Oaktree Day Nursery and Pre-School! Nestled in the beautiful Wokingham Borough, we offer a warm, home-like atmosphere in a converted house. Our commitment to sustainability shines through our all-weather, interest-led outdoor play, and we proudly hold distinctions in four Eco Schools programs. Our diverse team celebrates various cultures through engaging activities like Spanish storytelling and songs. With four spacious rooms across two floors, we provide an individual, eco-conscious curriculum that fosters curiosity and exploration. We’re open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, offering flexible shift patterns to accommodate families’ needs.

We truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation, we’re thrilled to offer up to a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries! This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions.

In our nursery, we celebrate our team members with:

• Monthly Employee of the Month awards
• A fun ‘Spin to Win’ recognition scheme where staff can reward each other with tokens for hard work, leading to exciting prizes like extra tea breaks, preferred shifts, or even duvet days!

At Family First, we deeply value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you in both your professional and personal life:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline .
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
• Onsite Parking: Enjoy free onsite parking.
• Company Events: Participate in team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver exciting, engaging activities tailored to each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play.
• Form strong relationships with children and parents, acting as a key person for individual children.
• Work closely with a supportive team, ensuring high standards of care and education.
• Maintain safeguarding practices and adhere to nursery policies and procedures.

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluent in written and spoken English (essential).
• At least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Oaktree Day Nursery and Pre-School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.