Job Introduction
Early Years Practitioner
Permanent contract
27.5 hours per week: 9.15am – 2.45pm
EITHER: 52 weeks per year, or term-time only plus four weeks
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Childcare required
Salary scale: EHCC Grade C £26,018 - £27,111 FTE
Bonus of £500 after one year’s service
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering creativity? We are on the lookout for creative, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our dedicated team. Could it be you?
Our Ethos:
Our team creates a nurturing, safe and caring environment where the happiness and well-being of all children is paramount. We recognise that a child’s parents or carers are their earliest and lifelong educators and advocates and therefore we value working together with parents’ and carers to share our understanding of each child’s needs and interests. All colleagues support our child centred approach which allows children to learn through play and sparks their curiosity through the use of ‘In The Moment Planning’ and continuous provision.
We would love to hear from anyone who has the following talents:
- Creative and Imaginative: do you have a knack of bringing stories and songs to life?
- Engaging and Cheerful: are you ready to bring a daily dose of fun and interactive play to our children?
- Flexible and Approachable: can you adapt to be children-led?
- Uses initiative and works well within a team: partnership is central to our ethos.
- Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ childcare qualified
- English and Maths GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent
Based in a modern, purpose-built setting with extensive indoor and outdoor learning facilities. Conveniently located in central Winchester, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.
“A warm, friendly and caring environment, where staff have used their
patience and skills to positively encourage the development
and confidence of the children”
Parent feedback, September 2023
If our ethos and values reflect your own for early years provision and you are a qualified practitioner, we would love to hear from you! Call us on 01962 840080 to arrange a chat or visit.
We can offer:
- Welcome bonus of £500 after one year in role
- 24 days paid leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years, as well as Bank/Public holidays
- Occupational sick pay
- Generous employer contribution pension scheme (18%)
- Free on-site gym
- Reduced rate for childcare costs within our nursery
- Teacher-led professional development
- Supportive career opportunities
- Discounted childcare and preferential admission to The Westgate School (t&cs apply)
- Discount scheme; variety of discounts on retail outlets, day trips, insurance
- Optical care up to £60 per year
- Preferential admission to The Westgate School for children (terms & conditions apply)
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Up to three days compassionate leave
- Access to 24-7 Employee Support Line
- Free on-site parking
Safeguarding:
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Pre-employment checks:
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Child Protection Policy:
You can find Rotherly Day Nursery’s Child Protection Policy document on our website at: OFSTED | Key policies & Procedures | Rotherly | Rotherly Day Nursery | Winchester
Equal Opportunities:
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
AI:
We encourage applicants to avoid using AI for their application and if doing so, please state this in the application. Please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own as it forms part of the basis upon which future employment may be decided.
Visits are welcome, please contact us to arrange. 01962 840080.
Please go to https://www.rotherly.co.uk/jobs for the job description and application form.
Please send completed application forms to hr@rotherly.co.uk
