Early Years Nursery Practitioner / Educator

We are looking for an experienced, Childcare Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team on a full-time basis at a wonderful private day nursery in Crosby, Merseyside to work with children between 2 and 4 years old. You should been passionate about the first few years and be a keen and motivated individual looking to work in a highly qualified and exceptional team. Part-time will be considered for the right candidate for a minimum of 3 days a week to aid providing consistency for the children in our care.

To apply for this role, you must hold a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse

Emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline
Free DBS
Holiday entitlement that increases with service
A day off for your birthday
Regular team treats
30 hours childcare funding to staff members children over 9 months
Dress down Friday every week
Salary from GBP11.44 - GBP11.50 (GBP23,795 - GBP23,920 per annum) , with an annual pay review
Higher rates of pay to recognise additional qualifications
Rewards and recognition gifts for performance
Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities

Except for occasional training you are not required to work evening or weekends. The setting is closed on all bank holidays, we also do not open on Christmas Eve The nursery closes over Christmas until the first working day in the New Year.

Are you the ideal candidate?

Do you have the relevant qualifications and have at least 6 months experience working at Level 3 or above?
Are you an energetic and innovative individual and enjoys working in a creative setting?
Are you able to work to high standards and use your initiative as required by the job?
Are you in tune with a child's interests and able to capture those "teachable" moments, while inspiring awe and wonder in each individual child to extend on their learning and development outcomes?
Do you have experience of taking responsibility for key children's learning development and can monitor, assess, and record children's outcomes? Can you evaluate and plan challenging yet fun next steps?

If the answer is yes then we want to hear from you!

Safeguarding is our first priority. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their 'right to work in the UK', undertake a DBS, and provide satisfactory work references before they start their contract.