Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,648 to £28,600 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Locks Heath, Southampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Mulberry Bush |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join us. This role suits someone who doesn’t mind embracing their inner child, loves seeing those light bulb moments where they can see they’ve made a difference, has a genuine passion and care for our children and wants to provide them with the best start in life (whilst not minding getting a little bit muddy and glittery along the way)!
Put your childcare knowledge and skill into practice and become part of our Mulberry Bush family. You will be highly valued and supported in your role by your fellow colleagues and management teams, whilst being able to benefit from our extensive employee rewards and recognition programme.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's learning and development
- Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for children in the nursery
- Manage the daily care routines of children, including feeding, diapering, and napping
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's day and progress
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Working in a nursery or early childhood education setting
- The ability to manage and drive educational programs for young children
- Strong leadership skills to guide and support other staff members
- Excellent communication skills in English to interact with children, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of childcare principles and practices
- Passion for working with young children and creating engaging learning experiences
We as a company will guide and support you in your childcare career, offering you extensive training and career development opportunities. We provide you with:
· 6.5 weeks annual leave as standard
· An Additional day of annual leave at 3, 4, and 5 years of service
· 5 additional days of annual leave given on your 5th year of service
· Additional pay for long term service recognition at 3 and 5 years of working with the company
· Additional pay increase for those with Level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications
· Additional pay increase for those with 5 years or 10 years’ experience within the childcare sector
· Between 50% and 100% childcare discount
· Your Birthday off (given as an extra day of annual leave)
· £50 voucher for you on your birthday and at Christmas
· Refer a friend scheme, receive £250 for successful hire and completion of probation period and another £250 at the six month mark
· Staff Member of the Month receives £50 in vouchers
· £100 to spend on resources for the best performing room each month
· Staff Team Building Budget for staff age groups and Company wide
· Extensive monthly room budgets, to ensure resources (chosen by staff) are of high quality and interest
· Wellbeing support offered by a qualified Mental Health First Aid Trained Specialist
If you are passionate about early childhood education and have the necessary experience to excel in this role, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding position as an Early Years Practitioner.
The Mulberry Bush is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Put your childcare knowledge and skill into practice and become part of our Mulberry Bush family. You will be highly valued and supported in your role by your fellow colleagues and management teams, whilst being able to benefit from our extensive employee rewards and recognition programme.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's learning and development
- Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for children in the nursery
- Manage the daily care routines of children, including feeding, diapering, and napping
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's day and progress
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Working in a nursery or early childhood education setting
- The ability to manage and drive educational programs for young children
- Strong leadership skills to guide and support other staff members
- Excellent communication skills in English to interact with children, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledge of childcare principles and practices
- Passion for working with young children and creating engaging learning experiences
We as a company will guide and support you in your childcare career, offering you extensive training and career development opportunities. We provide you with:
· 6.5 weeks annual leave as standard
· An Additional day of annual leave at 3, 4, and 5 years of service
· 5 additional days of annual leave given on your 5th year of service
· Additional pay for long term service recognition at 3 and 5 years of working with the company
· Additional pay increase for those with Level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications
· Additional pay increase for those with 5 years or 10 years’ experience within the childcare sector
· Between 50% and 100% childcare discount
· Your Birthday off (given as an extra day of annual leave)
· £50 voucher for you on your birthday and at Christmas
· Refer a friend scheme, receive £250 for successful hire and completion of probation period and another £250 at the six month mark
· Staff Member of the Month receives £50 in vouchers
· £100 to spend on resources for the best performing room each month
· Staff Team Building Budget for staff age groups and Company wide
· Extensive monthly room budgets, to ensure resources (chosen by staff) are of high quality and interest
· Wellbeing support offered by a qualified Mental Health First Aid Trained Specialist
If you are passionate about early childhood education and have the necessary experience to excel in this role, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding position as an Early Years Practitioner.
The Mulberry Bush is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.