Level 3 Early Years Educator/Nursery Practitioner

Dorchester, Dorset

£27,000 to £29,000 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Monday to Friday / Opening Hours 7am to 6pm (shift patterns will vary)

We are looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a large nursery setting based in a beautiful setting with large indoor and outdoor spaces!

The nursery is easily accessible on road, public transport, and by foot, as it is located a short walk from both Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations and offers ample parking.

This Ofsted rated Good nursery caters for all age ranges, from birth through to 5-years-old, and even offers Breakfast and After School provision for Primary School age children, so whether you're an experienced nursery nurse looking for a change of scenery and a new challenge, or you're newly qualified - this could be the perfect next step!

The organisation offer a great staff benefits package, including:

• Flexible working hours around your availability (individually negotiated)
• 50% discount on childcare fees
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, which rises by half a day every year up to 30 days
• Hot lunch provided when on duty
• Sick pay scheme (after one years' service)
• Funded qualifications to support your develop

You will need: 

• A full and relevant level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
• To be able to work a flexible rota between 7am-6pm Monday to Friday
• 12 months experience working in a Childcare or Early Years setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
• The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents and children
• A passion for childcare and child development and making a difference to the community

Your recruiter for this role is Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment. You can get in touch with him simply by applying directly to the role.