As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of care and education for all children. We’re looking for somebody who is a passionate, caring, team-player who loves working with children - somebody ready to bring energy, joy, and laughter to every day!

Full time and part time positions available

As a Nursery Practitioner, your Responsibilities and Duties include (but are not limited to):

To help prepare and participate in a range of activities, both indoors and outdoors, that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential.

To plan activities that encourage speech and language and social interaction and also enable children to make good individual progress based upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

To hold Key Worker responsibilities and work with a small group of children, observing, monitoring, and recording each individual's development.

To support children in acquiring self-help skills including dressing, feeding, toilet training, and an awareness of personal hygiene.

To help ensure that the Nursery meets safety and hygiene requirements and to report any issues to a senior member of staff.

To understand and work with all Nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues, accidents, and emergencies, handling complaints appropriately, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Requirements:

To be qualified at Level 2 or above in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.

2+ years experience working in a nursery.

Able to work as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy.

Enthusiastic for working with young children, with an opportunity to progress onto a level 3, 4, or 5 for the right candidate.

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We're looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join our growing team.

Bright Stars Childcare offers a paid apprenticeship role, where you will be part of a warm and welcoming team! Gain hands-on experience as you earn your qualifications

As an Apprentice, we're looking for someone who:

To help prepare and participate in a range of activities that promote each child’s physical, intellectual and emotional needs to enable each child to reach their full potential.

To assist other Nursery practitioners with activities to encourage speech and language and social interaction.

To work with a key group of children under the supervision of the Nursery supervisor, observing, monitoring, and recording each individual's development.

To promote the philosophy of “learning through play”.

To gain knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and all other statutory requirements.

Requirements:

Able to work as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy.

Approachable, willing and friendly.

Enthusiastic for working with young children with a positive approach to completing a recognised level 2 or a level 3 qualification depending on the candidate.

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We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who will assist in managing the provision of the nursery, ensuring effective collaboration among children, parents, and the staff team to provide high-quality childcare. Additionally, the candidate should be aware of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery and, in conjunction with the Manager, strive to meet financial targets while efficiently managing occupancy to ensure maximum capacity.

As a Deputy Manager, we're looking for someone:

To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard. 

To assist in the monitoring and assessing of the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.

To take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager’s absence. 

To communicate effectively with all members of staff and be professional at all times. 

To take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the children, ensuring that their needs are met. 

To be a good role model to all staff, children and parents.

Who is focused and forward thinking with good organisational skills.

Who is dedicated and motivated whilst still maintaining a caring and compassionate approach.

Requirements:

An excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the standards required by Ofsted.

A full and relevant Level 3 qualification

At least 2 years experience working with Early Years children.

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