Senior Nursery Nurse

Nurse Seekers a proud to be recruiting a Third in Charge on behalf of a fantastic quality Nursery based near Horsforth, Leeds. The successful candidate must be energetic, willing to take charge and a passionate individual with a real passion for childcare and want to work with children to fulfil their greatest potential!

Key Responsibilities

• To work under the direction of the Manager and Deputy Manager and deputise for the Deputy Manager if required.
• Direct and support the staff team as agreed with the Manager and implementing high standards of quality practices within the nursery.

• To establish daily routines that encourage independence for the children in line with best practise
• To implement EYFS and any other legal and statutory frameworks

• To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and the staff code of conduct.
• To undertake any duties set by the management team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Motivate and lead a team.
• To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and to achieve a high standard of education and care for children from 3 months to 5 years
• Work in partnership with Parent/Carers and staff to ensure a high standard of care and education.
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children/colleague wellbeing.
• To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy.
• Be responsible for implementing and monitoring systems of observation to enable children’s progress and achievements to be regularly and effectively assessed and recorded.
• Support and contribute to staff meetings and Inset Days
• To assist with staff development and training.

Essentials

• Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in childcare.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience within a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner role.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in the written and spoken English language.
• Extensive knowledge of EYFS and act in accordance with current legal and statutory frameworks, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• A great holiday allowance.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Annual Christmas part and awards evening.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Christmas Closure.
• Discounted childcare and your child can attend the setting you work at if you wish.
• Peoples Pension Scheme.
• Mental first aiders to support staff.
• A counselling service.

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively contact our Nursery Team on to register your details.