Overview
Poppins Day Nursery is a small private day nursery in Handsacre. We are a family run, professional nursery whose goal is to provide a fun, safe environment where all children can thrive, develop and enjoy nursery life.
We are seeking a qualified and passionate Early Years Educator/Senior Practitioner who has a strong background in Early Childhood Education and a nurturing approach to support children’s development and be committed to providing high-quality care and education for young children.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning and development
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and grow
• Develop individual learning plans based on children’s interests and needs
• Monitor and assess children’s progress to ensure developmental milestones are met
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals
• Manage daily routines and provide personal care when necessary

Experience

Required Skills:

• 2 years experience of working in childcare or nursery settings.
• 2 years experience of working in a baby/toddler room.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire children
• Drive to create a positive learning environment for young learners
• Proficient in English language for effective communication
• Appropriate qualification in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with patience and empathy

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rugeley WS15 4DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)
• Childcare: 2 years (required)
• Management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/08/202

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote learning and development
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore and grow
• Develop individual learning plans based on children’s interests and needs
• Monitor and assess children’s progress to ensure developmental milestones are met
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and external professionals
• Manage daily routines and provide personal care when necessar