Nursery Practitioner - Stamford, United Kingdom - Stamford Endowed Schools

Stamford Endowed Schools

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Stamford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Stamford Schools are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery and to work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, develop, and learn.

Stamford Nursery School is set in the beautiful grounds of Stamford Junior School and is a key part of the Stamford Endowed Schools.

The Nursery School is an integral part of our Early Years department which is overseen by a Director of Early Years.

The Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with extended care available from 7.45am during term time, and from 8am to 6pm during school holidays.

The nursery is closed for 2 weeks at Christmas. We have ten members of staff, which includes two room leaders, a SENCO, deputy, and manager.

The purpose-built Nursery comprises of two substantial classrooms and a separate dining room.

The Nursery also has a wonderful outdoor area with a wildlife garden and vegetable plot, where the children grow their own snacks A veranda allows the children to play outside throughout the year.

Nursery education is provided for two age groups.

At Stamford Nursery School we base our learning on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing our children with a safe, secure, and happy environment, which allows the children to experience, explore and develop a positive approach to learning through a play-based curriculum.

We believe that it is through play and positive, secure relationships that children develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Have a Level 2 or 3 relevant and recognised qualification
Possess sound knowledge of early years education
Have previous experience working in an early years setting
Demonstrate highly developed skills in communication with both adults and children
Understand awareness of Health and Safety as well as practical hygiene issues

Interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.

We are looking to recruit on a permanent basis, offering 30.5 working hours per week. Working days per week are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Daily working hours will include one day of 9.00am-6.00pm, with the remaining three being 8.30am-5.00pm. This attracts an annual salary of £17,748 per annum.
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Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£17,748.00 per year

Expected hours: 30.5 per week

Benefits: