Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for full time Nursery Practitioners at our City Gateway Day Nursery, offering childcare places for up to 100 children, providing a warm and welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive support. Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren't limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Responsibility towards the promotion and practice of safeguarding the welfare of all children that they come into contact with.
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early
Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and
self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be a Level 3 qualified and efficient nursery practitioner, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes
Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. False