Lead Nursery Nurse

Salmestone Primary School, Margate, Kent

Education - non-teaching

Term time

Permanent

(Y)Our Opportunity We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive Lead Nursery Nurse to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will encourage our children to be unique, foster their curiosity and support them on a journey of discovery enabling them to be inquisitive and confident learners.
You’ll immerse yourself with our stimulating EYFS curriculum and engage in learning through creative play. The ability to sing in tune is not necessary; however, the ability to sing out of tune in front of children is essential.
You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team of practitioners and teachers. It’s not necessarily the length of your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
About TKAT The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
About Salmestone Primary School We believe in building strong partnerships and promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues whilst ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times. We are passionate about, ‘Shaping The Future of Young Minds’. We want our children to be equipped with the personal and academic skills to be successful individuals. To find out more visit our website here
We are looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment with indoor and outdoor activities
• Passionate about education and has the ability to plan for children's development
• Able to observe and plan activities for children in a small group
• Able to write accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life

balance

• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

To discover what makes Salmestone so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 220949 or email office@salmestone-tkat.org
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. We have a whole school approach to flexible working to promote a positive work life balance. Access to interview Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist, we will.