Early Years Nursery Practitioner (Band 3)

Job Overview

This is an exciting time to join us we are preparing for brand new purpose built Day Nursery which will remain on site.

An enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated childcare practitioner is required to join our busy nursery team. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have previous post qualifying experience of working with children aged 0 – 60 months within a day nursery setting. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential.

The post is for a part time Early Years Practitioner to cover maternity leave and is a fixed term contract for 12 months

The hours required are 22.5 per week working different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.

We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are proud of our nursery, we would love you to come and join our team!

Part Time -22.5 hours per week -Fixed term 12 months

Previous applicants need not re-apply

Main duties of the job

To care for children in accordance with their individual physical, social and psychological needs.

To work within NHS, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted’s national, regional and local guidelines relating to Day Nursery Provision.

To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain existing expertise and develop new skills as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Working for the NHS has many benefits including

Generous holiday entitlement

Good pension scheme

Access to Employee Health and Wellbeing services

Team events including days out and colleague recognition

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.