Head Start Crews Hill EN2 9BD

Nursery Practitioner

£29,120 Per Annum

40 hours a week

Set in picturesque surroundings, Head Start Crews Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery, conveniently located near Enfield Town Tube Station and Gordon Hill Mainline Station. With easy access to both the M25 and A10, as well as a spacious car park, commuting is hassle-free for our team.

The nursery boasts a large, inviting garden, with each room featuring its own private outdoor space. The children also have the unique opportunity to interact with our resident chickens, encouraging exploration and a connection with nature. In addition, the nursery offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including Tiny Mites and Spanish lessons, designed to enrich and expand the children's learning experience.

We are currently seeking a Level 3 Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. A full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

£400 Qualification Recognition Bonus*

Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up-to £750

Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members’s

Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays

Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available

Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking

*This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognised for your qualification and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week.

About our Nursery Practitioner role:

· To assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

· To work closely with the Room Leader and other staff members in ensuring a smooth running of the daily routine.

· To contribute ideas to planning ensuring the children receive high quality of learning and development.

· To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.

· To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

· To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures

· To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

About Head Start Crews Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School

Our Nursery cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.

The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their needs.

The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training ‘on the job’ and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.

Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience:

Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential

Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential

Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable

Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential

Fluent in written and spoke to English - Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Head Start Day Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group