*Nursery:* Essendene Lodge Nursery, CR3

*Position(s): *Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time

*Salary:* £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

*Hours: *40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year

*You will need a minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved).*

*This is a year-round nursery role and is *_*not *_*term-time only.*

*\*\*About Us\*\**

Essendene Lodge Nursery offers exceptional early years care and education in Caterham. Our child-centred program nurtures ages 3 months to 5 years, fostering creativity and confidence through play in our bright, engaging facilities.

*\*\*Benefits\*\**

At Essendene Lodge Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes:
* a competitive salary with annual reviews
* discounted childcare
* generous holiday allowance
* access to healthcare and wellness support
* a range of discounts across various brands and services.
* daily free lunches for all staff
* and more!

*\*\*Responsibilities\*\**

Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years

Keep detailed records of children's progress and reflect on learning practices

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers

Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Provide support and collaborate with fellow nursery staff

*\*\*Requirements\*\**

Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.*

_Essendene Lodge Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._

_INDHP_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
School type:
* Day nursery
* Preschool
* Private nursery school

Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Essendene - EYP

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