Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £12 Per Hour

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Thank you for stopping to read about our nursery, we really appreciate it.

The Country Park Nursery in Dalkeith Country Park are recruiting for a Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their Foxes team working with children aged 3 - 5 years.

We aim to be different and provide children with a hands-on approach to learning. By trying and doing, instead of hearing and seeing.

We want the children to lead their play and experiences and for us to provide a safe and naturally stimulating environment thus resulting in our children becoming confident, responsible, effective, and successful in all they set out to do.

Chapter One has a strong commitment to providing the highest standards of care and learning in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our nurseries provide children with a safe, secure and happy place in which they can play grow and learn.

We strive to encourage, support and challenge children in their learning journey, while continuing to meet the needs of each individual child and family.

The foundation of our business is the people who work for us, and our commitment is continuous professional development for all staff.

Our mentoring and training of our practitioner is at the highest level to ensure that the best care and learning is delivered and all whilst having fun doing it.

The ideal candidate should have enthusiasm for early learning and childcare and show a keen willingness to learn and take on new ideas as well as implement your own.

Chapter One has impressive facilities and exceptional standards of care; therefore, this is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced individual looking to further their skills with an opportunity for further career progression.

• To be successful in one of our roles at Chapter One Childcare you will ideally be HNC qualified or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Care inspectorate & SSSC standards and an understanding of inspections is beneficial but not essential.
• Have a genuine passion for early years education
• Well organised and an excellent communicator
• Be a great team player
• Happy to explore outdoors during all seasons

Employee Benefits:

• Paid staff training to progress your personal development
• Full Induction Programme
• Pension
• 4 day working week (SH/DCP)
• 50% discount on childcare within the company
• Bonus Christmas holidays after first years’ service
• Long Service Bonus holidays after 5-, 10- and 15-years’ service
• Opportunity to progress and grow with the company
• Smart uniform supplied
• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided for break times
• Christmas and Birthday treats
• Seasonal treats, Easter eggs, Christmas calendars etc.
• Trainee Practitioner Programme with funded Training up to SVQ3/HNC Level.
• Access to over a 100 training courses online and up to 2 hours of paid CPL per month.
• The best part of it all is being part of the passionate Chapter One team.

The nursery also benefits from the following:

• A Company Accountant
• Nursery Administrator
• Contract cleaners
• Gardeners
• Catered food
• Housekeeper to ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy, so you can fully focus only on the children in your care.
• Use of Famly System ensuring good communication between you and our families.
• Online HR Systems for you as an Employee.

We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting you in person.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• No weekends

School type:

• Private nursery school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dalkeith: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 10/03/2023
Reference ID: EYP