Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Milton Keynes, Wicken
Salary: Up to £20,500
Job Type: Full time; Working hours are 8.00am – 5.00pm or 9.00am – 6.00pm on a weekly shift basis.
We are an inclusive, family orientated school, offering incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. We believe in encouraging pupils to seize opportunities from the broad range of subjects and activities on offer, through our strong academic offer, our extensive extra-curricular opportunities and our innovative Enriched Curriculum. Akeley’s vibrant and engaging community is located across three stunning campuses, all located between Buckingham and Stony Stratford near Milton Keynes. Our Nursery, is located at the Grade II listed Wicken Park Manor House campus.
The Role
To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in our Setting. To give support to other personnel within the setting and to implement the daily routine in the nursery room. We are looking for both experienced nursery practitioners and apprentices who are willing to take a qualification to become room leaders.
Responsibilities include
- The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
- The planning and preparation of activities, to meet children’s individual needs, liaising with parents and negotiating working targets ensuring effective communication within the nursery.
- Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background: in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
- Key Worker responsibility including the keeping of development records and observations.
- Complying with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct.
- Demonstrating a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing
Ideal candidate
- Level 3 NVQ in childcare or above (Desirable)
- Understanding of Safeguarding in Early Years; Health and Safety; Data Protection; Race Relations; Confidentiality issues.
- Knowledge of Child development. First Aid. Safe working practices.
- Ability to work and communicate with young children.
- Ability to be diplomatic and tactful.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Lunch provided free daily
- Access to 200+ free training modules
- Free & confidential access to advice, support and counselling on a wide range of topics via Care First
- Access to savings on products and services via My Staff Shop
- Cycle to work scheme
- School fee discount
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Nursery Officer, Nursery Nurse, Child Carer, Nursery Manager, Senior Nursery Nurse, Childcare, Child, Nurse, Childcare, Nursery Assistant, Nursery, Pre-School Childcare, Childcare Assistant, Nursery Worker, Early Years, Educator, Childcare, Level 3, Children, Baby, Babies, EYFS, Early Years Teacher, Montessori, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Educator, Nursery Teacher, Early Years Educator, Early Years Teacher will also be considered for this role.
