Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Practitioner

Contract: Permanent (50 weeks a year)

Hours: Full time, part time or possibility to compress full time hours into 4 days Annual Holiday: Statutory annual leave entitlement pro rata to the working pattern. The two-week nursery closure period is not included within the 50-week contract Salary: 25,000 to E28,OOO Start Date: As soon as notice period allows

We are currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving nursery looking after children from 2 to 4 years. The successful Early Years Practitioner will share our passion that the early years are formative; experiences now can shape a child's future. It is our aim that they should look forward to every day, knowing they are valued as individuals so they can grow in self-confidence and independence.

This is an exciting time for you to join the Apple Tree Nursery at SCS as we enter the next phase of its growth. The nursery is expanding and we are looking for passionate staff to take this journey with us. We would welcome applications from experienced Early Years Practitioners as well as those who have recently qualified.

If you are an Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking for a new role or you are completing your Early Years training and looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity this could be the role for you.

Who are we looking for? If you are able to demonstrate the following we would welcome your application:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years
• Experience of working With children aged 2 and the flexibility to be able to work With children aged 3 and 4
• Able to inspire the children with enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum
• Able to plan and prepare engaging and stimulating activities for pupils of every ability
• Able to positively impact pupils in every aspect of their education including pastoral care
• Able to encourage learning and development, through play and teaching
• Can create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn
• Can work with parents and carers to support their children
• Enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills
• Monitor progress to enable planning
• Put together activities which will keep the children engaged throughout the day

For further details and information on how to apply, please contact Mrs Charli Hilliard, hr@salisburycathedralschool.com or 01722 555318