Job Description
Buxlow Preparatory School is currently looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery.
With Buxlow introducing a Baby room for the first time and experiencing an increase in pupil numbers we require additional staff. The ability to work with every age range and recent nursery experience is essential. We would also ideally like you to hold a Level 3 Early years qualification.
This role is a for 40 hours a week Monday to Friday and would be a permanent position. Our Nursery offers all year round care and you would be part or a great team of practitioners.
We are looking to appoint a well qualified member of staff who will be able to shape and lead in the baby room. The ability to provide a high level of support is essential. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the baby room as well as supporting management in the running of the whole nursery.
Buxlow Preparatory School and Nursery is a co-educational independent school, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepare pupils exceptionally well.
This could provide a passionate and dedicated early years practitioner with the opportunity to thrive in our new baby room. Out nursery staff are passionate and work well together. We offer shift work between the hours of 8am-6pm for all our nursery staff.
The successful candidate should be passionate about children’s learning.
If you are able to demonstrate the following we would welcome your application;
• Recent experience working within a nursery.
• Level 3 qualified in Early Years.
• Able to inspire our pupils with enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum
• Able to positively impact pupils in every aspect of their education including pastoral care.
• Able to encourage learning and development, through play and teaching.
• Can create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn
• Can work with parents and carers to support their children
• Enabling children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills
• Monitor progress to enable planning
• Putting together activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day
We are looking to employ on a permanent basis, you will play a key role in the growth at Buxlow.
As part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools you will also benefit from
• Competitive Salary.
• Annual salary review.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team.
• Childcare fee discount.
• 30 days Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.
Buxlow Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).