Job Description
• Nursery Practitoners
• Ruskin House Nursery
• Herne Hill, SE24 9QP
• Salary – Up to £28,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent
We are currently looking for a passionate and well qualified Nursery Practitioners to join us at Ruskin House Nursery, we have roles for Practitioners and room leaders. These exciting roles with responsibility would be great step ups for a current practitioners or could provide a new exciting role for an experienced room leader.
Ruskin House Day Nursery based in Lambeth, South London, has a strong family atmosphere and prepares children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary schools. We pride ourselves on keeping our practice reflective and up to date so that we can provide the best opportunities for every child, every day.
We celebrate the diversity of our community, carefully considering and respecting the variety of cultures, backgrounds, and individual needs, and are passionate about the continual provision and child-initiated learning inside and outside.
About the role
Working under the direction of the Nursery Manager, you will play a vital role in the nursery. You will be responsible for the organisation and leadership of our baby room. Recent experience working with babies is essential for this role. A clear and working knowledge of the Early Years framework is also essential.
As well as leading the baby room you will also be working collaboratively with other staff within the nursery, ensuring we provide high standards of care and early learning and regularly monitor and review our provision. Essentially, you will see that children have a safe, caring environment that enables their personal, emotional, social and educational development through individual attention and group activities. And, along the way, you will need to develop effective partnerships with parents/carers in order to increase involvement in their child’s development.
About you
We are looking for a baby room leader who has recent experience. An need NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education or equivalent as a minimum is essential. You will need knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures and ideally hold a Paediatric first aid qualification. Practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities is also essential. You must have confidence in your ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children, you are committed to the protection and safeguarding of children too. What’s more, you work well under pressure and on your own initiative, are great at prioritising and value and respect the views and needs of children.
The benefits
In addition to playing an important role in a growing nursery, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
As Ruskin House Nursery is part of the Inspired Learning Group you will also benefit from;
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus of £750
• A comprehensive health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets)
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.
Ruskin House Day 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).