Nursery Practitioner

Location: Alloa Nursery, Alloa

Salary: National living wage

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 34 hours, Part Time 25 hours

The Role

• To create a warm and welcoming environment
• An ability to use own initiative and share ideas and information
• A willingness to learn skills in identifying and meeting the children’s needs individually and within a group.
• A willingness to learn skills in observation and tracking children’s development through Learning Journals.
• Learn good knowledge and understanding of current documents & resources used  and how to put the document into practise. 
• The ability to work within a team, maintaining positive relationships and developing productive teamwork.
• Listen to advice/constructive criticism from peers/management and act upon it.
• An awareness of Health and Safety within the nursery and ability to report any hazards for the purpose of risk assessments
• Be supportive and diplomatic in your approach towards parents and children.
• To have and show commitment to Little Stars Nurseries policies and Procedures
• To attend occasional staff meetings outside of working hours (time for this will be compensated)
• A willingness to continue with training to aid both the nursery and your own personal development
• To ensure the wellbeing of all children and their development by providing stimulating, rich learning experiences
• To work as part of a Team alongside your colleagues

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education or equivalent.  You must be registered or gain your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Knowledge and understanding of:
  • The individual development needs of young children
  • The central role of parents / carers in the lives of young children and respect this role.
  • Local and National guidelines, Curriculum, childcare provision and procedures.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Alloa Nursery, please do not hesitate to apply.