Nursery Practitioner

Our Bloomsbury on the Beach and Bloomsbury Street Nursery are looking for a talented Qualified Early Years Educator to join their thriving beach front nursery! £1000 joining bonus for Qualified Full Time (pro-rata for part time) - payable after 6 months' employment Hove Village provides a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled. Qualifications: • Minimum Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification (or other full and relevant Early Years qualification) • Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children • Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting • Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation governing childcare (e.g., Safeguarding) • Ability to work effectively as part of a team Benefits: • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications • Opportunities for professional development and training • Supportive work environment with a friendly team • Company Pension scheme • Free staff lunch cooked by the Nursery Chefs • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance programme • Employee discount • Company events • Sick pay • Additional holiday for long service Duties: • Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 • Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow • Observe and assess children's development, identifying any areas of concern • Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs • Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development • Ensure the nursery is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times • Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you. About Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd.: Hove Village provides a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled. We have our own amazing creative classes including yoga, music, dance, art, languages, and sports, all with a special Hove Village flair. The sky is the limit in terms of your future prospects, and we have an excellent in-house training programme. We are ready to welcome and support you now, so that you really enjoy each and every day here - we believe Hove Village is a very special place to work. Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family - a group of independent nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support. Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references. #HP