Job Introduction
Early Years Practitioner
Are you ready to go on a bear hunt?
Can you find the end of the sellotape while having your hair done?
Do you find it just too hard to resist the muddy puddles? Are you passionate about providing the best for children? If yes, this job could be for you!
Our recently graded OUTSTANDING nursery (May 2023) currently has a new vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner due to the promotion of the current postholder, to provide high quality care and learning opportunities for children age 3 months to 5 years old. We are looking for someone fun, flexible and willing to learn.
We are seeking team players who want to continue to develop their excellent early years practice. Fantastic opportunities for professional development and training available. We are a trauma and attachment aware school, a Forest school and SEND Hub. We are a large nursery team who are dedicated in supporting young children to grow. We would love you to join us and find out for yourself how much we care about our staff, children and families.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ Applicants MUST hold at least a level 3 Childcare related qualification ∞
We have a number of vacancies, both permanent and fixed term (maternity cover). These roles are fulltime, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a salary range of £24,405 - £25,430 (Hampshire County Council Grade C).
The Centre is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be on a shift basis to cover these opening hours.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Friday 29th November 2024 ∞
Due to the high priority of these roles, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.