Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

We’re looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (called Early Years Educator to EYT or QTS) at our beautiful and inspiring nursery in South Norwood. 5 days a week (4 days available).

We appreciate good and dedicated staff and that's why we are offering 10% over your current salary in these difficult times - we appreciate our team!

Here at The Butterfly Patch, we are a privately-owned nursery group with six settings in Croydon, Cobham, Hampton Court, Morden, South Norwood and Sutton.

Responsibilities for the nursery practitioner role are;

• To treat every child as a unique person whilst respecting their rights, choices, religion, cultures and different stages of development and capabilities
• To be able to laugh, cry and play. To approachable, calm and a good role model. Play, learn, grow and be.
• Ensure the highest possible quality of education, care, hygiene, and safety whilst upholding all safeguarding and whistle-blowing regulations.
• To foresee and help identify any needs or additional needs of the children and give physical, emotional, and intellectual guidance in partnership with parents.
• To observe, interact and assess (where applicable) a child's progress and to plan for activities to support and challenge, putting learning through play.
• To be a team player and support each other in any way possible.

Benefits for the nursery practitioner role are;

• £28,000 to 35,000 per year depending on skills, qualification, experience, enthusiasm and dedication. (Higher salaries available for EYT or QTS)
• Time and a half (1.5x) over-time available.
• 31 days holiday a year, birthday off or double pay if you celebrate at work with the children.
• Wage advance service – get paid anytime in the month!
• 24/7 private video GP service.
• Mental health (face-to-face), physical health and financial health support and legal advice.
• Life insurance.
• 40-60% childcare discount.
• Discounts online and on high streets.
• Training at least twice a year, apprenticeships, and further education available. Great career opportunities to progress, learn and earn.

Requirements for the nursery practitioner role are;

• Minimum level 2 NVQ in childcare qualification.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Subject to DBS check (we pay).
• Subject to references.
• Positive, proactive, and reliable.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• level 2+ in Childcare (required)