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Qualified Early Years Practitioners

We have an opening for Qualified Early Years Practitioners!
Full or Part Time Contracts Available!

We have a diverse team of committed, highly motivated, resourceful, confident individuals who bring a range of different skills and experiences. If you like the idea of being part of our team, please read on...

Essential Requirements:

• A childcare qualification (minimum level of HNC/SVQ3, or equivalent)
• Experience in working with children aged 0-8years
• A passion for working with children
• A love of nature, and outdoor adventures
• Work well as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with children, parents, staff and other professional colleagues
• Have a desire and passion to support children's progress and development
• Have a knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Have a working knowledge of early years policies and procedures
• Willingness to complete mandatory 12-hour Paediatric First Aid training

Desirable
(but not essential as training can be provided for the right candidates):

• Understanding of The Curiosity Approach
• Experience of delivering child-led learning
• Understanding and/or experience of Planning in the Moment
• Understanding and/or experience of Play-based pedagogy

Benefits:

• Staff wellbeing and welfare is a priority at Drumfork Nursery & Family Centre
• We are a company who heavily invests in your professional development and training
• Access to our free BUPA-provided Employee Assistance Programme, for staff and their families
• CycleScheme and TechScheme
• Staff discounts on Childcare

We are a Real Living Wage (RLW) Accredited Employer and have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. As a member of our team, you would receive a comprehensive induction, on-going support as part of our Mentoring Programme, and a wealth of training opportunities.