Nursery Nurse (Level 2 or 3 qualified)
Description
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
What we can offer you:
£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
What we're looking for:
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
Why Little Elms Daycare?
Join our dynamic team at Little Elms Daycare, a thriving provider with 11 nurseries across South London, all proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We stand as a growing force in the early years sector, dedicated to delivering the optimal start for little ones. Committed to reshaping the future for children, families, and our team, we uphold progressive working values such as flexibility, work-life balance, and overall wellbeing. Become a part of our mission, where your passion meets purpose, and together, we create a brighter future for all.
- 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).