Job Description

Our nursery is graded 'Outstanding' by OFSTED

Starting Salary (Annual) 26,812 -30,030k

Senior Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Full-Time)

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Position

Full Time

Working Hours

8.15am to 5.30pm Monday and Friday

51 weeks a year (the nursery is closed for one week between Christmas and New Year, all public bank holidays in England)

2 INSET training days per year.

Qualifications

A full and relevant qualification in Early Years Education Level 3 (or equivalent in Children's Care, Learning and Development.) To find out whether your qualification counts, please visit: Early years qualifications list: UK only - GOV.UK

Why choose us?

At Little Troopers Day Nursery, we truly believe we offer a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment.

We place considerable value on ensuring our team feel appreciated and heard; we are always open to supporting professional growth and development.

As an independent privately run early years setting, we are in control of the environment we have created. Many of our employees have been here for over ten years and have chosen to build their career at our provision due to the close-knit support network we have established. Although our business is to provide quality early education and care to our nursery children, our priority is to ensure the wellbeing all of our employees and continue to promote an ongoing healthy work/ life balance.

About us

Established in 2006 and rated 'Outstanding' in November 2023, we are registered to take children aged 9 months to 5 years and located within in a residential area serving the local community. The nursery is easily accessible to public transport from both Iffley and Cowley roads and Oxford city centre.

Staff Benefits

Staff benefits for this full time position include:

33 days paid annual leave (all public bank holidays in England and our one-week closure between Christmas and New Year),

Annual salary review,

Private health care after one year's service,

Company pension,

Company bonus system,

Refreshment provision, including hot lunches, snacks and tea & coffee facilities,

A training & development program to help employees to progress further in their career development,

Bespoke training and INSET days throughout the year,

Further financial support should you wish to gain higher qualifications in Early Years Education,

Regular social events financed by the company,

Staff uniform.

Salary

We will offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate that reflects their experience, skills, and qualifications.

The Position

We are looking to appoint a Senior Early Years Practitioner who is an enthusiastic, confident, committed, and passionate individual, with excellent communication & organisational skills and a 'hands-on' attitude to work tasks. The Senior Early Years Practitioner will be located within in our 9 months to 2 years group room and work directly alongside our team of qualified practitioners.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Room Leader (or the Deputy in their absence) and be responsible alongside the group practitioners for:

The day-to-day running of our 9 months-2 year group, with up to 12 children per day in attendance,

a small group of key children, as well as providing high-quality, care and education, within a stimulating environment for all children within the group,

Following our nursery policies and procedures in association with the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (statutory) framework and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Candidate Criteria

The successful candidate will have already gained experience within an early years setting and is now looking to move on from their current role and build and develop their skills and knowledge.

Essential Criteria

It is ESSENTIAL that candidates have the following qualities, skills, and knowledge:

A full and relevant qualification in Early Years Education Level 3 (or equivalent in Children's Care, Learning and Development),

A minimum of one years' experience in an early years provision, working directly with children within an age -range of between 9 months and 3 years,

Are committed to supporting the delivery of quality education and care; abiding by the nursery's policies and procedures,

Have previous experience working as part of a team,

Are passionate about supporting children's individual needs and development,

Possess strong and effective communication skills,

Are committed to building on their own skills, knowledge and development,

Be able to show compassion, patience, and care,

Have a positive, enthusiastic and committed attitude.

Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025

Interview Dates: May/ June 2025

If you think that Little Troopers Day Nursery is the right place for you to develop your career in early years, then this is how to apply:

To Apply

For an application pack (which includes the full job description, person specification and an application form) please email Rebecca at info@littletroopers.co.uk. If you have any questions, please email Rebecca who will happily arrange a phone call to discuss the position further.

If you would like to know more about us and our early years setting, please check out our website at www.littletroopers.co.uk

Please note, unfortunately we are not in a position to offer a sponsorship visa for this position.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and supply suitable references before starting.

RW/Staff Vacancies / April 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,812.00-30,030.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2025
Reference ID: Senior Early Years Practitioner