Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality eco-sustainable childcare across the South and South-West. We operate nurseries and play clubs across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon.

About the nursery

We are looking for a passionate Early Years Educator here at our lovely Tops Gillingham nursery, which is a fun and friendly nursery situated just outside the heart of the town centre.

Employees benefit from being minutes away from local shops, the library and convenient transport links for both buses and trains!

The 96 place is lucky enough to have an enclosed garden in which the children can play, plant and potter. Not only this, but the nursery is surrounded by country walks and locals parks just waiting to be explored! The nursery run a number of extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

If you want to play a pivotal role in educating the next generation in an award winning, sustainable day nursery… join our family today!

About You

Your key responsibility will be to work successfully as part of a team with other practitioners and management to provide a high standard of emotional, social and intellectual care for all children at the nursery, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification either Level 3 or equivalent
• Have post qualifying experience with children ages 0-5 years old
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
• Have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene (full training provided if you do not possess those certificates)
• Need a clear and valid DBS – oversee applicants will need a clear and valid certificate of good conduct
• Be flexible with start and finishing times
• Be a team-player who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to a career within childcare

Your Responsibilities and Duties will involve:

• Contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children and the Early Years Framework.
• Understand key children’s culture, first language and current development plans to identify areas for improvement, working with colleagues to provide a stimulating environment for children to meet emotional, intellectual and social goals.
• Maintaining accurate records of children’s development and use information learnt to support future planning, development and learning.
• Work in partnership with parents and other colleagues to ensure that the needs of the child are always met and parents have an involvement in the child’s learning journey.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications. Individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

All interviews booked will be conducted via online Zoom.

Please click here to see the Person Specification for a Level 3 Practitioner.