Early Years Practitioner

Thrive Childcare; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier childcare provider in Dundee is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join their team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for planning and conducting activities to support children's development. You will collaborate with families and colleagues to create a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. Thrive Childcare offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and the chance to be part of a growing family dedicated to inspiring childcare and education.

Benefits

Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure and shopping vouchers

Company supplied outdoor jackets

Discounts on childcare

Cash health plans

High street and gym membership discounts

Free counseling sessions

Long service awards

Monthly spotlight rewards

Career progression opportunities

PVG & SSSC registration paid

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in childcare according to government guidelines.
• Experience working with children and adapting activities to their needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct activities promoting children's development.
• Maintain open communication with families regarding children's progress.
• Work collaboratively to provide a nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication with families

Planning and conducting child activities

Team collaboration

Understanding of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Required at: Dundee Nature Kindergarten!

Full Time 40 Hrs/Week

£12.70/Hr

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as an Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:

• Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
• Free Face To Face Counseling Sessions
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!

Plus many more amazing benefits!

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities include planning and conducting activities that cater to our Children's development, collaborating closely with families by maintaining open communication to exchange information about children's progress and well-being. Adhering to regulations and engaging in ongoing professional development, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and flourish independently!

Essential Criteria

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need to be level 3 qualified in correlation to the government guidelines.

A Little About Us

Dundee Nature Kindergarten is a well-established and trusted nursery situated in the middle of Dundee Technology Park. Here at Dundee, we have our very own piece of forest which we love to explore with our wonderful children. As a Qualified Practitioner you will love the outdoors and spending time with our amazing children rummaging through leaves, and finding the hidden gems that nature holds!

Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork