Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | Desford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AT, GB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Next Retail LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70095 |
Summary
Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted?
Do you want to be part of a team that really cares for their staff and the children in their setting?
Would you like all the Benefits of working for a big corporate Retailer including a 25% staff discount?
Then look no further!
We have a brilliant opportunity as a Nursery Practitioner to join our amazing Nursery onsite at Next head office in Enderby!
As a Nursery Practitioner level 3, you will work as part of the team providing high quality care, safety and stimulating play experiences to all individual children and their needs and help to implement the daily routine. In this role you will also get to observe, support and extend children’s learning, team Work with other staff within the whole setting,liaise with parents promoting partnership and involvement, read and understand all relevant documentation
About the role:
Begin to plan activities using EYFS guidance appropriate to the individual child and their stage of development.
Maintain records of achievement file for allocated key children.
Work with parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery.
Support other staff including students and be part of a good staff team.
Attend required number of staff meetings and out of work social events at the nursery
Be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to move rooms, help where needed and undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery,
Recording accidents or incidents in the relevant books, ensuring parents signatures are gained and a Room leader is notified.
Use initiative to respond to the needs of children attending the setting.
Ensuring safeguarding of all children attending the setting.
To respect the confidentiality of information received as stated in the confidentiality policy. Awareness of the high profile of the nursery. Upholding high standards both in and out of work.
To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
Participate in all child care procedures;
Ensure that nutritional needs of children are met and that mealtimes are a time to socialise and practice good manners.
Ensure general cleanliness of children at all times, washing and changing as required.
Provide comfort and warmth to an unwell child.
Helping children to rest/sleep as required
To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
Awareness of responsibilities towards Health and Safety in the nursery. Adhere to procedures set by manager and challenge any unsafe behaviour.
Understand child Protection Procedures and ensure children are kept safe.
About you
Gained or training towards a recognised nursery qualification (Level 2 or 3)
Recognised qualification in English
Experience or training towards working with children, staff, parents/carers, etc.Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the EYFS curriculum
Awareness of purposeful planning for children in day care settings
Ability to communicate confidently with a parents/carers
Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently
Understanding of the role of the key person
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to :- equal opportunities- partnership with families- highest standards of service and to the regular reviewand enhancement of these
Enthusiastic, innovative and energetic
Willingness to adapt and participate in hands on Nursery activities as when required
Willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
We have varied shifts available which can be discussed at interview stage.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Do you want to be part of a team that really cares for their staff and the children in their setting?
Would you like all the Benefits of working for a big corporate Retailer including a 25% staff discount?
Then look no further!
We have a brilliant opportunity as a Nursery Practitioner to join our amazing Nursery onsite at Next head office in Enderby!
As a Nursery Practitioner level 3, you will work as part of the team providing high quality care, safety and stimulating play experiences to all individual children and their needs and help to implement the daily routine. In this role you will also get to observe, support and extend children’s learning, team Work with other staff within the whole setting,liaise with parents promoting partnership and involvement, read and understand all relevant documentation
About the role:
Begin to plan activities using EYFS guidance appropriate to the individual child and their stage of development.
Maintain records of achievement file for allocated key children.
Work with parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery.
Support other staff including students and be part of a good staff team.
Attend required number of staff meetings and out of work social events at the nursery
Be flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to move rooms, help where needed and undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery,
Recording accidents or incidents in the relevant books, ensuring parents signatures are gained and a Room leader is notified.
Use initiative to respond to the needs of children attending the setting.
Ensuring safeguarding of all children attending the setting.
To respect the confidentiality of information received as stated in the confidentiality policy. Awareness of the high profile of the nursery. Upholding high standards both in and out of work.
To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.
Participate in all child care procedures;
Ensure that nutritional needs of children are met and that mealtimes are a time to socialise and practice good manners.
Ensure general cleanliness of children at all times, washing and changing as required.
Provide comfort and warmth to an unwell child.
Helping children to rest/sleep as required
To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
Awareness of responsibilities towards Health and Safety in the nursery. Adhere to procedures set by manager and challenge any unsafe behaviour.
Understand child Protection Procedures and ensure children are kept safe.
About you
Gained or training towards a recognised nursery qualification (Level 2 or 3)
Recognised qualification in English
Experience or training towards working with children, staff, parents/carers, etc.Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the EYFS curriculum
Awareness of purposeful planning for children in day care settings
Ability to communicate confidently with a parents/carers
Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently
Understanding of the role of the key person
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to :- equal opportunities- partnership with families- highest standards of service and to the regular reviewand enhancement of these
Enthusiastic, innovative and energetic
Willingness to adapt and participate in hands on Nursery activities as when required
Willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
We have varied shifts available which can be discussed at interview stage.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About some of our Benefits
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.