Senior Practitioner (with additional titles)

KZAR Childcare Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and family-run nursery is seeking a warm and caring Senior Nursery Nurse to join their team in Fleet. This role involves acting as a Deputy Suite Lead for the Over 2’s suite, where your experience will be invaluable in supporting children and ensuring a nurturing environment. The nursery prides itself on internal promotion and offers fantastic benefits, including discounted childcare and access to private healthcare. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives and enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and career growth.

Benefits

Discounted Childcare spaces

24/7 access to private doctors

Discount platform for various needs

Access to confidential counselling

Competitive salary + bonuses

Paid day off for your Birthday

Book holiday up to 18 months in advance

Employee of the month cash bonuses

Mental Health First Aid trained management

Unlimited access to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience with children is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Suite Lead for the Over 2’s suite.
• Support children with emerging or identified needs.

Skills

Caring and patient attitude

Experience with children

First Aid certification

Food hygiene knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 5 qualification (desirable)

Job description

Wentwood House Day Nursery is part of a family owned group of day nurseries located in Fleet- GU52 and is located within walking distance of Fleet town centre and the station. A well established nursery in the area, we benefit from large outdoor spaces as well as a Forest Area that is equipped with beautifully handmade and bespoke wooden equipment.

We are currently looking for a warm, caring, patient and happy individual to join our team in Fleet as Senior Nursery Nurse- acting as a Deputy Suite Lead for our Over 2’s suite. Your many years of experience may also prompt you to apply for the additional titles of 3rd in Charge and Nursery SENCO to ensure the smooth and happy running of the nursery and supporting those with emerging or identified needs.

This role requires a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and a 41 hour over 4.5 day per week shift pattern (Mon- Fri 8-6 with 1 half day each week).

We see you for you and work hard to support, recognise and praise our hardworking teams during these busy times. We have an excellent track record of internal promotion and progression and previous practitioners now sit in our highest Management positions. Most recently, we are excited to be supporting and funding a number of colleagues as they undertake their Level 5 qualification.

Above all- we love what we do, we take our family run nature seriously and we recognise the importance of working with like-minded people and striving to make our working environment a fun, happy and excellence-driven place to be. Our team vary in age, qualification and experience, which melds together to bring in exciting ideas and a supportive team feel.

Requirements: In date First Aid, food hygiene and Safeguarding certificate are desirable, but training is provided.

Our hiring process places YOU in the centre- working to accommodate your preferred age group, hours and career goals. If in doubt, please apply and we can work together to find a suitable working arrangement! We do not offer term time only roles, or 9-3pm hours.

In return, we can offer fantastic benefits such as:

• Discounted Childcare spaces
• Your health at your fingertips- 24/7 access to private doctors appointments at times to suit YOU and prescriptions delivered to your door. This can be extended to cover the whole family.
• A discount platform covering all of life’s needs- from supermarket discounts, gym membership, restaurants, shopping, days out, holidays and much more.
• 24/7 access to confidential qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as structured sessions to support you through a range of personal/ family/ legal/ mental health issues.
• Competitive salary + Attendance award bonuses which sees colleagues add £££ to their basic salary.
• Paid day off for your Birthday!
• Ability to book holiday up to 18 months in advance
• Employee of the month cash bonuses
• A supportive and Mental Health First Aid trained management team.
• Employee Referral Scheme
• End of Year Awards and Christmas Party
• Unlimited access to professional development training courses.
• Opportunities for internal progression across all our settings.
• Free uniform
• We pay the cost of your DBS
• and much much more!

For those with years of practitioner experience and confidence, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven Senior practitioner to join a tight knit team within an expanding business which is able to offer fantastic career progression opportunities.

To apply, click the link above and send us a short email with your CV and the role you are interested in and one of our friendly team will get back to you shortly.