Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)\nLocation: Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ\nSalary: £26,500-£27,500\n \nAbout Us:  \n \nAt My Ohana we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.  Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.\n \nMy Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.\nWe commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.\n \nThe Role:\n \nOur Nursery Practitioners play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery.  This role will be focussed on providing the very best care for our children, ensuring their individual needs are met in a group setting.   \n \nKey Deliverables:\n \nOperational Excellence\n\nWork as part of a close-knit team in a child-centred environment where the children are cared for in a safe, loving and stimulating way\nTo be familiar with, and act according to, safeguarding guidelines\nResponsible for the safety, security and well-being of all children attending the setting\nResponsible for ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child’s progress\nResponsible for supervising children at play indoor and outdoor, and at mealtimes to ensure safety\nProvide an enhanced mealtime experience for the children, ensuring that any food that is served is being monitored and conforming to Food Safety regulations\nTake responsibility for a planned programme of activities for the children, following the EYFS framework\nTo take charge of own key worker group and inform parents and other colleagues of any other relevant information\nResponsible for maintaining children’s records, inclusive of observations and their next steps\nResponsible for ensuring cleanliness of room is of a high standard and toys and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained\n\n \n \nCulture Champion\n\nContributing to a positive and collaborative work environment\nBe a reliable member of the team working cooperatively and with flexibility\nBe a role model to all colleagues  \nBeing a proud and enthusiastic colleague  \n\n \nWhat you’ll need to succeed: \n\nA passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children\nTo hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above\nIt is a requirement to have at least a level 5 (Grade C) in GCSE Maths and English   \nPrior experience of working with children aged 3 months to 5 years\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong desire to learn & grow within your role  \n\n \nWhat we offer: \n\nCompetitive salary\nCompany pension scheme\nVIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support\nAccess your pay as you earn it\nFree parking on site\nChildcare discount\nOngoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth\nCompany Events such as summer and winter parties\nCelebration of individual’s life events\nAdditional recognition programmes\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nApplicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.\n\n\n\n