Do you want to be part of an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery in the heart of Southsea with clear progression and development opportunities? Do you want to be part of a great team who are passionate about delivering excellent childcare?
We are growing and we need fun-loving, enthusiastic practitioners to join our lively nursery team. By joining Leapfrog, you will find yourself working in an inclusive environment surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues.
On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in developing and delivering exciting activities and stimulating experiences for children to enable them to have fun and actively learn through purposeful play.
Requirements;
- Level 2 / 3 in Childcare
- Full time - 37.5 - 45.5 hours per week
- 8 - 10 hour shifts
- Level 2 candidates MUST have at least 2 years experience in a professional childcare setting
Salary Range:
£11.00 increasing to £11.60 - £13.00 per hour from 1st April
£21,450.00 per annum increasing to £22,620.00 - £25,350.00 per annum (up to £26,239.20 – £29,406.00 with overtime) from 1st Apr
Staff Benefits:
- Clear realistic opportunities for development and progression
- Fantastic location with accessible commuting routes
- Annual staff events
- Competitive salary package
- Company pension
- Loyalty Bonus and increasing annual leave with length of service
- Excellent paid termly internal and external training workshops
- Paediatric First Aid Training
- Food Hygiene Training
- Employee discount
- On-site parking limited
- Refreshments
Qualification and Experience:
- Level 3 (preferred) / will consider Level 2 (with 2 years’ experience)
- Paediatric First Aid Certification
- Food Hygiene Certification (preferred)
- DBS Enhanced Certification update service preferred
Safeguarding
- To be aware of child protection including Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Board requirements and ability to apply these
- To follow nursery policy and procedures in matters relating to safeguarding.
- To act promptly and appropriately when given information referring to the Nursery Manager for guidance.
- To maintain records, attend reviews and case conferences as necessary.
Happy, highly motivated children with a positive approach to learning at Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery
Our fresh, fun and welcoming nurseries satisfy a child’s innate curiosity and sense of independence.
Every child is able to explore designated art areas and quality natural sensory resources which capture young children’s imagination and build on individual interests, inspiring children to actively learn through purposeful play.
Each of our Southsea nurseries has a large outdoor space complete with trees, wild areas and allotments. Children have the freedom to run and climb and to discover nature in all its elements in a controlled, safe and secure environment. Our award winning gardens provide the opportunity for children to develop resilience, persistence and to become measured risk takers.