Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children? At Rushden Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff who go above and beyond for our families. We are currently looking for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team!

Hours: 40 hours per week (4.5 days)

Salary: £13.08 per hour

At Rushden Day Nursery, we cater to children aged 0-5 years and also run an out-of-school club for children up to 12 years. Our nursery is rated as GOOD by Ofsted, and we are committed to maintaining high-quality childcare in a friendly, welcoming environment. You will have the opportunity to work with either our younger children (0-3 years) or support our preschool and out-of-school club (3-12 years), depending on your strengths and interests.

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

• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and Development: Tailored training opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Employee Discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Mentoring: Participate in our employee mentoring programme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Dedicated support for your health and wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme!

As a Nursery Practitioner, your main duties will include:

• Creating stimulating and purposeful experiences for children that are age-appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and staff.
• Building professional relationships and reporting any concerns to management.
• Facilitating a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participating in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and changes.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience 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. 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.

At Rushden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, 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.

Are you ready to join our passionate team? We can’t wait to meet you!