Location
Chertsey, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
This community nursery was originally built as part of the village school and has a requirement for a Nursery Nurse (all ages). Close to transport options and local shops, they champion a home-from-home feel and promote collaboration with their close-knit team.
You will be responsible for creating an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and for supporting the team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all. This is a full time 40 hour per week role.
In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including 50% staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more.
Responsibilities: - The Nursery Nurse will work in partnership with parent and carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents
- Support the Room Leader to ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the room, following and implementing the EYFS at all times
- Respond to parent queries or requests in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting parents to the correct person within the nursery as appropriate
- Support with new staff induction into the room, to ensure consistency of care
- To take good care and responsibility for equipment and furniture in the room, ensuring that any issues are flagged appropriately
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Experience of working in a day nursery
- Relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3
- Understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements, safeguarding and paediatric first aid
- Valid DBS check
At Nursery People we operate in a highly consultative way, taking time to understand your requirements. So if this role isn’t the “right” role please call 01932 797992 to speak with one of our highly experienced consultants. We are a refreshing nursery agency that will strive to help your career blossom. We are Nursery People!
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Salary
£24k - £25k per annum
