Guisborough Montessori Nursery

Practitioner

Salary: £22,070 per annum (Plus £1000 DFE incentive for applicable candidates)

Contract: Permanent, whole year

Hours of Working: 37 hours per week – open to job share (Staff rota in place for early starts and late finishes)

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 6th December

Interview Date: Friday 13th December

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you an experienced Nursery Assistant looking to progress in your career?

About us

Nestled within the grounds of Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough Montessori offers the highest standards of childcare delivered by education specialists who are wholeheartedly committed to the well-being and development of the children in their care.

We provide care to children up to four years old, including our dedicated baby room which was praised in our last Oftsed report. Our garden space provides opportunities for digging and lifting, and our dedicated staff use other opportunities such as musical movement classes to give them time to bend and stretch whilst developing a love of music too.

Our excellent facilities extend beyond our nursery; through our excellent partnership with Prior Pursglove College as part of the Tees Valley Collaborative Trust and Tees Valley Collaborative Enterprises Ltd, we have access to the sports hall, and use this for developing gross motor skills such as running, jumping, climbing and balancing. We also regularly utilise local facilities such as parks, museums, and farms.

In keeping with Montessori principles, we encourage children to find their “inner teacher” to explore their world and develop new skills in a carefully prepared environment for learning and play. We use curiosity to build upon a child’s understanding of the world, preparing them for each stage of their learning journey. We are a friendly, welcoming nursery that prides itself on equality and inclusion that builds creative and confident learners.

Visit our website to find out more.

About you

Our vibrant and friendly day nursery is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Nursery Practitioner to join our team.

You will be supported by the Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high standards of care to our children, playing a key role in setting the foundations of their development. You will work closely with our Preschool Teacher and Support Staff to facilitate and lead on a range of activities, plus ensuring children safely play independently to encourage their curiosity.

Our daily routine is balanced between structured activities as well as time for spontaneous activities and play. Establishing is a routine is also a helpful steppingstone to prepare children for when they progress into reception.

Our nursery is open from 7am to 6pm, children are offered breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks. We have a rota for early starts and late finishes to allow for flexibility.

Candidates should be positive, energetic, patient and willing to work with children, parents and colleagues.

key Duties:

To look after children’s health, comfort, safety and happiness while they are in Nursery.
Deliver high-quality early years education and care.
Support children to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and independently.
Foster a positive, energetic, and patient environment for children, parents, and colleagues.
Promote independent growth and self-paced learning.
Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.
Put children at the heart of everything they do.

To be considered for this role you will need:

NVQ Level 2 or above in Childcare and Education.
EYFS and Safeguarding knowledge.
Excellent communication skills.
A passionate and positive attitude towards working with children.
Experience of working with babies would be an advantage but is not essential.

Employee Benefits:

Membership of the NEST Pension Scheme
Opportunities for training and professional development
Free on-site parking
Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)

DFE Early Years Incentive
The aim of this scheme is to support nurseries with recruitment and increase the number of permanent practitioners in the early years workforce. Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months.

To be eligible for a payment, you must either:

Not have worked in a nursery before
Have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months
Have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit, please contact Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964

Application Process

Download the job description

Please apply via the application form and email it to Chloe Bullen

Please list in your supporting statement if you would like a job share or alternate hours.

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.

When applying please take into account the following:

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.

Tees Valley Collaborative Enterprises Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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