Are you an experienced and qualified early years professional looking for a fun and rewarding role? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Claires Court Nursery, where we provide a nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive.

Nursery Practitioner & EYFS Holiday Club Lead
Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8TE

Full time, 42.5 hours per week (all year round)
Permanent position
Competitive salary based on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

At Claires Court Nursery, we believe in offering children a rich curriculum that goes beyond the basics. With a stimulating environment, we encourage children to explore, be curious, and develop independence. Our caring and experienced staff create a fun learning atmosphere where children feel confident, happy, and excited to learn. As a part of our team, you'll help foster this "have-a-go" mentality, supporting young learners in becoming collaborative members of society.

The Role

We are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to work with children aged 2–4 years. In this role, you'll provide structured play and development opportunities. Additionally, as the EYFS Holiday Club Lead, you'll deliver a high-quality play and childcare service during holiday care for children aged 2–4.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
Encourage learning through play and engaging activities
Support children with meals, snacks, and personal hygiene
Keep accurate records of children's progress through observations
Plan and prepare activities for the classroom, ensuring a clean and safe environment
Build positive relationships with parents, discussing children's daily progress
Lead the EYFS Holiday Club, ensuring fun and creative activities for children during the holidays
Manage staff schedules and ensure compliance with safety and child protection standards

Benefits:

We offer a positive working environment with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. You'll have the chance to grow your skills in early years education while making a difference in children's lives.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who loves working with young children. You should be:

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare
Experienced in an early years setting
Skilled in creating safe and stimulating play activities
A responsive team player who values collaboration
Committed to child welfare and safeguarding
Able to communicate effectively with both children and parents

If you're ready to join a nurturing and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Closing date: 8am 7th of October 2024

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

Other suitable skills and experience include Early Years Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, EYFS Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Pre-School Teacher, Room Leader, Childcare Worker, Holiday Club Manager, Early Years Coordinator.