Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them grow and develop in a nurturing environment?

Zest Education is currently recruiting Nursery Nurses to join a reputable Nursery located just outside of Cannock.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with children in a nursery setting. This role requires excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Ideally, you will hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare and must have proven experience working as a nursery nurse.

As a Nursery Nurse, you will be responsible for caring for children, supporting their learning and development, and creating a safe and stimulating environment for them to thrive. The working days for this position will vary each week, and the hours will consist of specific shifts as follows:
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

These shifts schedule from Monday to Friday, offering a rewarding opportunity for individuals seeking to make a positive impact on the lives of young children. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and have a genuine love for working with children, we invite you to apply and be a part of a dynamic team at the Nursery near Cannock.

Duties

* Manage daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.

* Plan and implement age-appropriate educational programmes that promote development in key areas such as social skills, language, and motor skills.

* Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to support the individual needs of each child.

* Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting activities as necessary.

* Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery's reputation for quality childcare and early education.

* Collaborate with team members to maintain high standards of care and education within the nursery.

Experience

* Proven experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.

* A qualification in Early Childhood Education or Childcare is highly desirable.

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire both children and staff.

* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with children and parents.

* A genuine passion for nurturing children's development and well-being.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, contact Jo at Zest or 'apply for job' at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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