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Qualified Nursery Practitioner
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Hertford
Job Details
- Type: Permanent
- Hours: 18:40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Schedule: Full and part-time, 2:5 days per week
- Shifts: Between 7:30am and 6:30pm
- Salary: GBP 27,040 to GBP 32,427.20 per annum (pro rata); GBP 13.00 to GBP 15.59 per hour
Job Description
Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for an Outstanding setting near Hertford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, employee-owned organisation that has been delivering high-quality childcare since 1989. With a focus on professional development and creating a positive working environment, this organisation believes in careers, not just jobs.
What's on Offer?
- Excellent annual leave
- 23 days paid holiday, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Great work-life balance
- The Partnership Reward Days scheme can provide up to an additional 20 paid days off each year, with the option to take the days or sell accrued days tax-free.
- Childcare benefits
- Generous childcare discounts may be available, including savings of up to 75% for parents and 40% for grandparents, depending on contracted hours.
- Rewards and benefits
- Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses, and retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support
- Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service.
- Career development
- Access to inset days, online training, and apprenticeship opportunities through the organisation's dedicated training academy.
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You'll Need To
- Hold a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above
- Have a good understanding of the EYFS
- Be confident planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning opportunities
- Be able to observe, assess, and record children's progress
- Put children's safety, wellbeing, and happiness at the heart of everything you do
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Be a collaborative, caring, and enthusiastic team member
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Important Information
- Applicants must currently live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Safer recruitment checks will apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.
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