Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - CherryBrook Nursery

Position: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,387.50

Welcome to Cherrybrook Nursery , where every child's journey begins with curiosity and confidence! Our nurturing environment, rated Good by Ofsted, is located in the heart of Addlestone and features five spacious, light-filled rooms along with a large garden area that promotes outdoor learning, exploration, and play. With excellent commuter links and a large onsite car park, we provide convenience for families while creating a safe and inspiring space for children to thrive.

We are excited to invite a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This full-time role involves working 42.5 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. Please note that this is a year-round position, as our nursery operates throughout the year.

At Cherrybrook Nursery, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £400 Qualification Bonus
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Excellent Transport Links

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure each child's individual needs are met, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe and secure environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that cater to each child's unique learning and development needs.
• Collaborate as a professional team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report any health and safety matters to management.
• Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Please note that duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English - essential.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years - desirable.
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS 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.

Cherrybrook Nursery 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 individual needs.