DO YOU HAVE A CHILDCARE QUALIFICATION? CAN YOU HELP CHILDREN TO LEARN THROUGH PLAY USING A CREATIVE AND CHILD CENTRED APPROACH? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PART-TIME HOURS IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON? DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN A BEAUTIFUL EARLY YEARS SETTING WHERE NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME?

We are looking for a committed, creative and caring part time Early Years Practitioner to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children.
The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will join a team of lovely nursery staff, in a beautiful setting, who are dedicated to early childhood education and development.

REPORTING TO THE HEAD OF NURSERY, KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE (PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE LIST):

• Supporting young children to develop and grow by planning and leading activities that are fun and creative.
• Effectively delivering the EYFS curriculum, ensuring that the individual needs and interests of children are met.
• Developing and maintaining strong partnerships and communication with parents and carers.
• Advising the Designated Safeguarding Leads of any concerns.
• Helping with domestic tasks, preparing snacks / meals and cleansing of equipment

RSC BENEFITS AND PERKS INCLUDE:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays
• Subsidised car parking and green room (canteen)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Complimentary tickets for each production in any one season and one additional £10.00 ticket (Stratford shows)
• 20% discount in RSC shop, restaurant, and cafes in Stratford
• Onsite Occupational Health in Stratford-upon-Avon
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to RSC training and personal development
• BUPA cash plan
• Death in Service benefit
  The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that all employees of the Nursery are required to undergo checks with the Disclosure and Barring Services. No offer of permanent employment will be made until references have been checked.
  We are also looking for qualified practitioners to join our casual/bank staff team, to provide ad hoc cover for absence.

• An Early Years childcare qualification to level 3.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A perceptive, patient and responsive approach.
• A passion for learning through creative play.
• The desire to work in an environment with messy play space, free-flow activity areas, delicious home-cooked food and an outside learning garden.
  Situated close to the Theatre in central Stratford-upon-Avon, the RSC Nursery offers a well-equipped setting where children to flourish, learn and enjoy.
  This role can be part-time or full time with hours up to 45 hour per week. The nursery is open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and hours can be discussed. To find out more you can email jobs@rsc.org.uk or download the RSC Nursery Prospectus.