Band 4 level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner

We have a vacancy for a Band 4 level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, to join our successful team. If you are ready to play, can bring enthusiasm and energy, are reliable, ambitious for the children in your care, motivated to develop your own practice, brimming with ideas and love working in a team, then we want to hear from you! We are a diverse and unique nursery in the heart of Southsea, committed to delivering excellent outcomes for all our children. As part of this busy and varied role you will be a key worker to a group of children, implement activities to support children's development and learning and maintain accurate developmental records. As part of your role, you will also model best practice to other room staff and assist the Senior Nursery Practitioner in running the room. In addition to the above our new Nursery Practitioner will:

• be qualified to at least level 3 in Early Years and Childcare
• have at least two years experience of working in a nursery setting
• have a proven track record of working with all age groups
• have a good working knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• be keen to learn and want to make a difference
• be a role model and enjoy working with children
• be flexible in working practices
• be able to communicate effectively on all levels
• be able to use their initiative and work independently where appropriate
  
  a unique and exciting opportunity at our Ofsted rated "good" setting
• a well-resourced and popular nursery with an excellent reputation
• committed, hardworking and friendly staff
• a full range of CPD to keep your skills up to date and relevant
• a competitive salary and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• a generous local government pension scheme
• exclusive savings on high street goods/services through Portsmouth City Council
• wellbeing support and advice through our employee assistance programme