Job type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary:  From £12.21 p/h
Annual leave: 28 days (pro rata) plus Christmas shut-down

Wee Mack’s Nursery are seeking qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our team. We provide care for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years in our spacious nursery.
As we continue to grow, we are looking to recruit qualified full and part time staff to further complement our team.

You must be passionate and enthusiastic about delivering a high standard of care to all users, and to help the centre in maintaining its aims and objectives.

Your duties as Early Years Practitioner will include:

• maintaining a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play and delivering a curriculum that includes outdoor play and forest school 

• running activities and working with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that the children’s needs are met

• working closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of service, including regular progress reports

• making sure that equipment, such as furniture and toys, is in good condition

• knowledge and application of appropriate nursery policies

• any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• SVQ Level 3/HNC CYP (or relevant experience / willingness to work towards a suitable qualification

• SSSC Registration / Eligibility

• Current PFA Certificate and interest in / experience of delivering forest school programmes (desirable)

• Positive attitude, caring nature and ability to connect with babies and children

• Must be a good team player and committed to positive outcomes for our children and the nursery as a whole