- Our team is our most important and valuable resource. Along with a friendly, happy and welcoming environment you can also benefit from:
- · Childcare discounts - We offer a discount on your nursery fees if you would like your child to join The Puddleduck Nursery. 10% for team members, rising to 25% when you become a Nursery Manager.
- · Emergency Childcare - Subject to availability, we offer all of our team members with nursery-aged children 3 back-up childcare days in one of our nurseries, subject to availability.
- · Enhanced holiday allowance - The nursery industry typically offers 28 days holiday a year including bank holidays. If you are not off sick or do not take unscheduled time off in one quarter, you can accrue one additional day’s holiday per quarter, which can be an extra 4 days in a year.
- You will also get your birthday off as we believe you should spend the day celebrating! If your birthday falls on a weekend, your manager will give you one day off that week instead.
- We offer 1 extra day of leave per year after 2 years of service. This is capped at 5 years. This is pro rata for employees working less than 5 days per week.
- · Sick pay – Company sick pay up to 1 year of service – nil / SSP
- 2-3 years of service – 3 days paid (pro rata)
- 3+ years of service – 5 days paid (pro rata)
- · Annual Salary Reviews – for all staff with consideration to increase wages in line with cost of living.
- · Refer a friend bonus - receive £300 for referring a friend to work with us after they have passed their probation.
- · Discretionary Leave - We understand that sometimes life takes an unexpected and difficult turn. To help our team through very difficult challenges such as bereavements or family illness we may offer up to 5 days unpaid leave to help and support you, depending on individual circumstances.
- · Overtime – sometimes there are opportunities to take over time as your choice, which can be taken as additional salary or toil/holiday.
- · Pension - We auto-enroll you into, and contribute towards, a workplace pension for Under the Willow team members, in line with government guidelines.
- Career development and progression
- 3 INSET days per year.
- For those who are really interested in adding to their skill set and who want to lead in a particular focus area such as Froebel, Forest School, Montessori, Team Happiness or Mental Health, we would love to support you through this.
- External & accredited training: We have a range of funded courses: Montessori, Level 2 & 3 EY Apprenticeships; Chef Academy; Forest School; Level 5 EY Lead Practitioner (EYLP) Apprenticeship; EYITT; National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO); National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) from Sept 2022.
- On the job coaching & mentoring: During and after your induction, Managers coach and support you daily. We will also set you up with a mentor to support your development. Every interaction is an opportunity to develop and learn together.
- We encourage you to talk to us/work with us to realise your ambitions and dreams. We have two very different settings where you can grow and learn new and innovative ways of educating young children.
- · Pregnancy - We know that every pregnancy is different, which is why we offer support to our team members who are experiencing complications, additional challenges, or miscarriage.
- · Cycle to work scheme - This allows you to buy a bike to cycle to work on and save the tax.
- · Well - being weeks - For one week per term, we’ll run a rolling programme of wellbeing activities. We run sessions in mindfulness and yoga, arts and crafts and more, all of which are free and available to all team members.
- · Bright HR – discounts onexclusive marketplaces
- · Free lunch and drinks - Our on-site chef cooks fresh and nutritious meals for our nursery teams every day, and we’ve also got tea and coffee for you to help yourself to. Our team can enjoy lunch with the children daily, and unlimited supplies of caffeine & herbal tea.
- · Assistance Programme - Sometimes life can be tough. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers online and face to face counselling, citizens advice and wellbeing support.
- Legal help line
- · Menopause Support - We understand that the menopause can throw up all sorts of challenges, both physically and mentally. Support is on hand, so do speak to your manager for help.
- · 5 year bonus – We offer our employees a £1000 bonus after 5 years of service!
- · Sabbatical - We recognise that our team members make a huge contribution to our success. In return we recognise that there may, at some point, be a time when you need to take an extended period of time away from work to undertake study, to provide care for a dependent, to go on the holiday of a lifetime or to pursue other interests such as family, charitable or public service. As long as you’ve been with Under the Willow for at least 3 years, you could apply for a sabbatical that lasts from one month to a year.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Manager and Nursery Practitioner to join our team in SE15. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the development and well-being of young children. Your leadership skills will be essential in managing daily activities and ensuring that each child receives the attention and care they deserve
Vacancy:
- Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
- Full time 36 – 45 per week
- 4-5 days per week
- Monday to Friday, no weekends
- Permanent
- £26208-£35,000 (Role Dependant)
Responsibilities
- Manage daily nursery operations to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that foster learning and development.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and well-being.
- Provide high-quality childcare, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social needs of children are met.
- Support children's learning through play, encouraging curiosity and exploration.
- Maintain accurate records of children's development and progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive team environment focused on best practices in early childhood education.
Skills
- Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and practices.
- Experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to drive initiatives that enhance the nursery experience for children and families.
- Leadership qualities to manage activities effectively while fostering teamwork among staff.
- A nurturing attitude with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Transport links
At The Puddleduck Nursery, we offer quality early learning options and childcare services for children. Based in Merttins Road, London, our small, friendly nursery school offers fantastic options for parents and families. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our specialist team provide your child with an amazing range of inclusive activities, nutritious meals, and other experiences. We have a spacious area for the children and supply them with everything they need to prepare them for taking their first steps into the wider world. Contact us today to enquire about a space at our nursery.
At The Puddleduck Nursery, we offer quality early learning options and childcare services for children. Based in Merttins Road, London, our small, friendly nursery school offers fantastic options for parents and families. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our specialist team provide your child with an amazing range of inclusive activities, nutritious meals, and other experiences. We have a spacious area for the children and supply them with everything they need to prepare them for taking their first steps into the wider world. Contact us today to enquire about a space at our nursery.
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