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Location

Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Job description

TERM TIME ONLY- WORKING 38 WEEKS OF THE YEAR.

Playdor Nursery are passionate about providing high quality childcare. The main way we achieve this is through our team. Everyone who works at Playdor embraces our outlook fully and believes that ALL children should be "Happy children". If you join Playdor, it’s fair to say that we’ll expect a lot of you, but then again, you can expect a lot from us too. We value our team very highly, so we’ll do everything we can to keep you happy and develop your career, while dealing fairly and swiftly with anyone not meeting our high standards.

We are currently recruiting for an early years practitioner with a full and relevant childcare qualification to join our Burnley Nursery. The role is working Monday- Friday, to be worked flexibly between the hours of 7.00am-6pm on an 8 hour shift, working 38 weeks of the year. As a practitioner, you can expect excellent training and development opportunities as well as a caring and passionate place to work. We require dedicated, hardworking and passionate individuals who are looking for a new challenge and to join our established quality Playdor Family.

Your role will include;

Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS.
Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
Looking after the health and wellbeing of the child, such as feeding babies and changing their nappies.
Observing children's progress and development, and keeping record of this to collaborate and communicate with parents.
Helping children to develop core skills.
Providing a safe and enabling environment for children to work in.
Teaching to the curricular requirements of the EYFS.
Encouraging physical activities to keep children active.
Supporting children's mental health, fostering an environment where children find help if they need it.
Supporting communication and social skills to help children interact with those around them.
Helping children with educational disabilities or needs with their studies.
Follow Playdor’s policies and procedures.
Why choose a career at Playdor?

Encouraged to train for further childcare qualifications
Career progression for ambitious team members
Supportive staff team and management
Car parking for staff
Training costs covered by Playdor
Increases in pay when you achieve certain childcare qualifications
First day induction for all new team
Room based teams, so all children have consistency
What our parents say at Playdor…

“Lovely nursery who put the child’s needs first. Your staff are great!”

“Amazing supportive and friendly staff who go above and beyond”

“Love the setting, the whole feel of the nursery and the ethos”

“Absolutely wonderful. Such a caring, creative and encouraging environment”

“My son has the best times at nursery and that’s all I can ask. The staff are great, they know the needs of my son, very informative and always smiling”

“Fabulous nursery, with amazing staff! Would not want to send our child anywhere else!”

“Love the fact it is family run, your made to feel like an extended part of the family”

Playdor Benefits:

Playdor Heroes; nominated by parents or peers each term, rewarded with high street vouchers each term.
Uniform provided by Playdor.
Christmas party at a quality venue.
Additional holiday allowance for dedicated and committed staff
Discounted childcare for staff.
What are staff say:

"Hello, I'm Harriet and I have been with Playdor since 2019. Playdor has truly reignited my passion for early years, work is like a home from home for me, everyone is like family, so supportive and it is obvious that they are very happy in their job roles."

We are looking for individuals with at least a level 3 in childcare and a passion for early years. We can not wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, term time only

Salary: £20, 615 per year (inclusive of your holiday entitlement at 5.6 weeks)

Expected hours: 40 per week, term time only, 38 weeks of the year.

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
School type:

Day nursery
Education:

Full and relevant level 3 qualification
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Burnley (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
School type:

Day nursery
Private nursery school
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Burnley (required)
Work Location: In person

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Salary

£20.62k per annum