Nursery: Saint Felix Nursery, Saint Felix School, Southwold, IP18
Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time
Salary: Up to £23,795 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year
This is a year-round nursery role and is not term-time only.
**About Us**
Saint Felix Nursery opened in September 1998 and quickly gained a reputation as a first-class, innovative setting. Our Early Years setting accommodates a maximum of 20 children from 2 to 4+ years of age and is carefully organised so that children have the maximum opportunity for hands-on experience. Our Head of Early Years and the team have created an environment where our children and nurtured, supported and provided for at an outstanding level. As well as joining a fantastic team, the resources and facilities are excellent. Our classrooms are modern, well-resourced and will allow you to educate our children to the highest levels.
**Benefits**
At Saint Felix Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes:
• a competitive salary with annual reviews
• discounted childcare
• generous holiday allowance
• access to healthcare and wellness support
• a range of discounts across various brands and services.
• daily free lunches for all staff
• and more!
**Responsibilities**
Creating and maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating classroom environment, which promotes children’s confidence and where all children feel safe and valued.
Planning of rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in children’s understanding.
Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
Making effective use of assessment information on children’s attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning
**Requirements**
Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Saint Felix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).