KiddyKare are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Nursery Practitioner to work in a Montessori Nursery in Pinner with a competitive salary from £26,000.
Are you looking for a new and exciting role? Are you an experienced practitioner looking for your next step?
What can the nursery offer you: •    28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time •    One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service •    Additional days holiday for your birthday!  •    *Employee of the month rewards* •    Free uniform •    Three paid staff inset days per year •    In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications paid for by the nursery. •    Complimentary team building activities and staff events •    Staff childcare discount •    Paid DBS with a requirement for you to pay £13 each year for the Update Service  
What we need from you: •    A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years is essential for this role. •    A Montessori Diploma or experience is desirable. •    Previous experience of working as a practitioner is essential.  •    Being a positive role model to your team. •    An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS. •    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •    To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working. •    Good ICT skills  
Your duties as Deputy Room Leader: •    Working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently. •    Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily. •    Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content. •    Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress. •    Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements. •    Becoming familiarised with the nursery’s policies and procedures and working within these. •    Supporting to lead a team, encouraging and raising practice daily. •    Delegating tasks to your team to ensure the smooth running of the room. •    Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning •    Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.  
We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential. If you are interested in this role, please don’t hesitate to get in contact/ apply and one of our friendly consultants will be in contact!