Nursery Practitioner

2 months ago

Shire of West Wimmera, Australia Flower Pots Day Nursery Full time
Job Summary

Flower Pots Day Nursery is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner at Level 3 to join our team. This full-time position offers a great opportunity for career advancement in childcare, with additional training and potential for promotion within our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a key group of children, providing attentive and nurturing care, and observing and documenting their development progress.
  • Plan and execute age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development, fostering their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
  • Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children, parents, and staff, ensuring compliance with nursery policies and procedures.
  • Develop positive and productive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
  • Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
  • Collaborate with the nursery team to contribute to the overall success and smooth operation of the nursery.
Requirements
  • Hold a Full and Relevant childcare qualification at Level 2 or 3.
  • Possess a clean enhanced DBS check (Flower Pots Day Nursery will facilitate this process upon employment).
  • Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children and providing high-quality care and education.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for children.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and implement activities effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive and meaningful interactions with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Display enthusiasm, creativity, and adaptability in engaging children and promoting their learning and development.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Free uniform
  • Social events
  • Termly raffles
  • Weekly in-house treats
  • Increasing annual leave based on length of service
  • Attendance bonus