We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team in Maidenhead, working with children aged 2 – 4.
Nursery Practitioner
Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
30 hours per week all year round
Monday to Friday – 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Salary dependent on experience
To start as soon as possible
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
The post is one of a team of Nursery Practitioners who work within the Nursery to provide structured play and development opportunities for children in early years.
To be successful in this role, you must be:
Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant childcare qualification
Have previous experience working in an early years setting
A good level of English and Numeracy
Able to create safe, happy and stimulated play activities
A responsive team player
Engaged with the School's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team
Able to demonstrate a strong and obvious commitment to pupil welfare and safeguarding and a clear understanding of Child Protection issues
In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.
About Claires Court School and Nursery
Our curriculum extends far beyond the basics and offers a wealth of opportunities and stimuli. The children experience an education which equips them really well for life in an ever changing, fast paced and challenging world.
Claires Court Nursery has a wonderful atmosphere where you will find children having fun, enjoying learning and gaining confidence in all they do. From their first day, our team of caring, qualified and experienced staff will encourage the children to follow their natural curiosity and to become independent learners through exciting and absorbing activities.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
In accordance with the school’s Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the school will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with the client: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).
Other suitable skills and experience include Nursery, Childcare, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years, Early Years Educator, Pre-School, EYP, Early Years Practitioner.