Cover Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Lincolshire

Job description

About

Clarence House Day Nurseries is a group of 15 nurseries in East Anglia and East Midlands.

We are looking for a friendly, flexible and adaptable Level 3 qualified Cover Nursery Practitioner to support our nurseries across Lincolshire, including Boston, Grantham, Sleaford and Tattershall.

This is a varied role where you will work across different nursery settings, providing cover during staff absences and additional support where needed. You will have the opportunity to work with different teams and age groups, helping to ensure children continue to receive high-quality care and education.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with a rate of pay from £13.75 per hour.

Regular travel between our Cambridgeshire nurseries will be required, and mileage will be covered.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Supporting children throughout their Early Years stages;

- Assisting in the planning, implementation and supervision of children’s activities;

- Monitoring and recording children’s progress;

- Key worker responsibilities building and maintaining relationships with a small group of children and their parents/carers.

What we are looking for:

We're looking for a person who is self-motivated, passionate and a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. You must have a genuine desire to care for children in a safe and stimulating environment.

In addition, you will be required to have:

- A Level 3 or equivalent Early Years Childcare / Nursery Nurse qualification;

- Work experience in a childcare setting is desirable;

- A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with children;

- Good communication and teamwork skills;

- The flexibility to travel between our Cambridgeshire nursery settings.

What can you expect from us:

- Mileage reimbursement at the rate of £0.30 per mile for travel between our nursery settings

- Ongoing training and development

- Free uniform

- Free lunches

- Staff Christmas and summer party

- Career progression opportunities within the Clarence House Day Nurseries group

- Pension contribution scheme

Safeguarding is extremely important to us; we will pay for you to have an enhanced DBS check, and we'll fully supervise all employees until a clear DBS check is received.