Early Years Practitioner

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Early Years Practitioner & Preschool Room Leader Opportunities!

Location: Near Tonbridge, Kent, TN11

Salary: Circa £13.13–£14.18 per hour (£25,945–£28,020 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: 38 hours over 4 days | Permanent | All year round

We’re looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners and a Preschool Room Leader to join a friendly nursery team in a beautiful rural village setting.

With a supportive team, a strong focus on staff development and opportunities to contribute ideas and develop the curriculum, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your Early Years career in a setting that values its staff.

Whether you’re a newly qualified practitioner or an experienced room leader, we’d love to hear from you!

Working Hours:

* Room Leader: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.

* Nursery Practitioner: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45am–6:00pm, Friday, 7:45am–3:00pm.

Benefits:

* 50% childcare discount

* Free onsite parking

* 4 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

* Paid two-week Christmas closure

* Career progression and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities inspired by children’s interests.

* Observe, assess and plan next steps in line with the EYFS.

* Maintain children's learning records and key person documentation.

* Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

* Build positive relationships with parents and colleagues.

* For the Room Leader role, support and guide the team while maintaining high standards of practice.

About You:

* Practitioner: Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare.

* Room Leader: Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare.

* Previous nursery or childcare experience.

* Good knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.

* Passionate about children's learning and development.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* Right to work in the UK.

Interested in your next Early Years opportunity? Please send your CV today

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