Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Houghton Regis is a brand new (opened October 2023!) purpose built nursery with four rooms over two floors.
We are rapidly increasing our occupancy with regular enquiries and applications every week and as a result we are expanding our Nursery team.
We are looking for a qualified practitioner to join our friendly and diverse team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and education to children in the nursery
- Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences
- Monitor and observe children's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and communicate effectively about children's daily activities and progress
- Maintain a clean and organized nursery environment
- Follow all health, safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
Experience:
- Knowledge of child development principles and practices
- Familiarity with early years curriculum frameworks
- Ability to engage and interact positively with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required for the role.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Birthday off on us
- Excellent career progression opportunities with a growing group
- Free uniform
- Access to a range of discounts through Childcare Club
- Access to an employee discount portal
- Free 24/7 confidential counselling helpline
- Free DBS check
- Childcare discount
- Staff social events
- Annual staff awards
- Pension scheme
- Long service recognition
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £21,000.00-£24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
School type:
- Day nursery
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person