Senior Nursery Practitioner

Location: Garvin Avenue, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1RD

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £32,760 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus!

Welcome to The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Pre-School ! We are a vibrant and nurturing environment located in the heart of Beaconsfield, easily accessible via the A335 and close to the M40 junction. With ample onsite and street parking, and just a short distance from Beaconsfield Train Station, we are perfectly positioned for our dedicated team.

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

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Onsite Free Parking and Transport Links

As our Room Leader, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist staff in maintaining high-quality updates on the EyLog system and children's learning journals.
• Lead by example, promoting respect and credibility in your role.
• Implement an effective key person approach to foster secure attachments for children.
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Understand and comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience in a senior position - Desirable
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations for achieving a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Understanding of the statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. 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.

The Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool 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.