Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Sittingbourne (ME9) – Full time 45 hours – Up to £13.50 per hour – ASAP start.

This is a well-established nursery with over 30 years of experience, offering a warm, homely environment within a spacious converted house. The setting caters for children from babies through to early years, providing a nurturing and supportive space for development. With access to nearby woodland, the nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, regularly taking children on walks to explore nature, encouraging curiosity, confidence, and hands-on learning through play. They are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner who is looking to grow within the setting, with the opportunity to progress into a Room Leader position over time, who must be a driver due to location.

What we can offer you (benefits):

• Salary: Up to £13.50 (DOE)
• Pension Scheme
• Staff events
• Free parking
• Cooked meals
• Paid break times
• Separate staff pod

What we need from you:

• Level 3+ qualification in childcare or higher
• Commitment
• Passion to deliver outstanding childcare
• Ability to work within a team
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding
• 2 years nursery experience

Your duties will include:

• Taking charge of a key group of children
• Deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop
• Plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children
• Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.

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Shift: 45 hours per week

Job Certifications:

• Level 3+ Full and relevant Childcare Qualification

Branch details for this job

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Kent, Unit 64, Base point, Victoria Way, Office 2, Kent, Dartford, DA1 5FS
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