Early Years Practitioner - Full-time

Playbox Pre-school & Nursery Ltd, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-7801-7T
• Posted:03/10/2022
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/10/2022 at 15:30
• Interviews:02 November 2022

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Playbox Nursery is looking to appoint a Full-time Nursery Practitioner to join our OUTSTANDING Early Years Team.  We offer the opportunity to work within a team of passionate and committed staff.

The post is 36.25 hours per week term time only + 3 staff development days. (8.15am to 3.30pm with half hour lunch).

Ofsted, 2019 states: Children are very quick to settle in the incredibly calm environment, which captivates their attention from the moment they arrive.    Staff are incredibly skilled at ensuring that the curriculum offers children a superb range of first-hand experiences linked to their emerging interests and next steps. Staff have consistently high expectations for children's learning.  The manager and staff are extremely dedicated and passionate about providing high-quality care and learning for children. The manager recognises the importance of supporting her team and ensuring staff well-being.  Staff recognise the important role language plays in supporting children's confidence and self-esteem. They implement a highly impressive range of techniques to help children to develop excellent communication and language skills.

Children are curious and develop a sense of awe and wonder about the world.

We are committed to the continued professional development of all staff at all levels and we provide excellent opportunities for career development. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the highest aspirations for themselves and the children they teach;
• Is committed to furthering their own professional development;
• Is passionate in shaping and supporting the whole child;
• Can work as part of a team;
• Is committed to the safety and welfare of all children;
• Is approachable, friendly and has excellent communication skills.

In return, we can offer:

• A happy and vibrant working ethos;
• Kind, caring and polite children with supportive families;
• A team of motivated, talented and passionate staff;
• An inspirational and engaging curriculum;
• Leaders who understand and promote staff well-being;
• Excellent opportunities for career development and continued professional development.

We would encourage candidates to visit our outstanding nursery in action, prior to application. Appointments can be made via the Nursery Office. We welcome applications from Qualified Early Years Professionals with a minimum of level 3 qualifications. All candidates must share our commitment to the safeguarding of children and the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Playbox Day Nursery is an Outstanding nursery situated on a school site in Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone. We operate from a building situated on the Harcourt Primary School Site.

The nursery has its own secure entrance and large outdoor playing spaces with access to the school fields and playgrounds.

We have an experienced team of staff who have developed a strong local reputation for providing high quality childcare. Our ethos is to provide every child the opportunity to reach their full potential by providing a stimulating and engaging environment with supportive adults who teach to a high standard.

We do not adopt a specific teaching pedagogy, but we promote a calm, natural ethos where children can explore and express themselves.

Job Contact Information

• Name:SARAH SEYMOUR
• Address:Biggins Wood Rd , Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE
• Telephone: 01303 273298
• Email: playboxdaynursery@hotmail.co.uk