Senior Early Years Practitioner

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Ninewells Nursery require an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our Pre-School on a full-time basis.

Ninewells Nursery is committed to providing families with high quality, flexible care, and education under the supervision of highly trained and motivated staff. We are dedicated in providing a safe and nurturing environment which allows children to feel happy and relaxed in order for them to reach their full potential.

The preferred candidate will be a highly motivated and professional individual who has a real passion for working with children and providing fun, relevant, and stimulating activities to allow the children to thrive.

The preferred candidate will have:

· A successful two years of experience of leading and role modelling to a staff team.

· Experience of working in the Early Years sector in a senior or lead role would be beneficial, however EYP’s looking to take the next step of their career should apply.

· A sound knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence.

· Knowledge and understanding of current documents – Realising the Ambition, Health and Social Care Standards, How Good is Our Early Learning and Childcare, Out to Play and more.

· Excellent communication skills.

· The ability to work within a team as well as use their own initiative.

· The ability to lead and motivate a team of practitioners whilst encouraging positive relationships.

· The ability to create strong bonds with children and their families.

· A strong interest in outdoor play and understanding of its benefits.

· A strong interest in loose parts play and an understanding of its benefits.

· Knowledge of responsive planning, evaluating, and recording learning experiences.

· Knowledge of observing, monitoring, and tracking children’s development.

· Experience in being inspected by Care Inspectorate and/or HMIe would be advantageous.

Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of SVQ 3 or equivalent.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,500.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No