Nursery Nurse (Level 2 or 3 qualified)
Little Elms Crofton opened back in 2011 and has been judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The nursery’s experienced staff care for babies aged 3 months to 2 years on first floor, while toddlers (2-3 years) and pre-schoolers (3-5 years) are based on the ground floor.
Conveniently located on Crofton Road – just 500 metres from Orpington Station, with its direct links to London, and on major bus routes – the building has been thoughtfully refurbished. Fully air-conditioned, it features spacious rooms and a lovely garden. As well as a lawn, this features a soft play area and a unique outdoor art room.
Little Elms Crofton has a separate pre-school room with a dedicated IT area and provides both LTA tennis coaching in the summer and Spanish lessons once a week for pre-schoolers. Like our other nurseries, Little Elms Crofton also provides Dance & Movement sessions for children of all ages, all year round.
Working under the supervision of our qualified Chef, the nursery’s Kitchen Assistant produces a range of meals and snacks – including many fresh fruits and vegetables – to ensure a balanced and nutritious diet.
We are currently recruiting for skilled and experienced Qualified Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Nurses to join their great team working in one of their stunning spacious 5 classrooms.
Opportunities are available with babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers and can be full-time or part-time permanent.
Overview
- Nursery Nurse
- £1000 welcome bonus
- £25,000 per annum
- Full time OR Part time
- Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR34PR
- 16-40 hours per week - flexible hours
Excellent Benefits on offer include:
£1000 welcome bonus
- Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked (up to a maximum of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays)
- Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
- Generous Childcare discount
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Free Uniform
- New starter goody bag
The ideal candidate must have:
Nursery Nurse Level 2,3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
- A good understanding of the EYFS
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references
- Little Elms Day care Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
- Little Elms Day care Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).