Early Years Practitioner

· Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS to help children grow into the best little people they can be! · Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers.· Using open dialogue and giving regular feedback so that we can support families with little ones in our care ensuring well-being for all. · Looking after every aspect of a child's personal care needs each day. Keeping them happy, safe, stimulated and making sure they have fun learning with us! · Creating and maintaining a innovative learning space where children can explore and learn every day! Looking after our quality resources and both outdoor/indoor space. · Promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children encouraging and supporting them at meal and snack times whilst also ensuring they have lots of time for active play!, We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and Coordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting. All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months' probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise 'protected', under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none, please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Data protection We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes. We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Childcare in a brand new setting, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! To be considered for the Early Years Practitioner role you must have a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification, good knowledge of the EYFS but someone who is newly qualified and interested in advancement in childcare will also be considered. We are looking for someone who has…

• Good communication skills
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
• Sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and patience
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• A BIG smile
Both nursery have convenient transport links, such as train stations, tram stops and a number of bus routes in walking distance!

Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- We are looking for Level 3 practitoners to join both our South Croydon and Central Croydon nursery. Kinderland South Croydon has been open since 1995 and we are now growing and opening a sister nursery in Central Croydon in January 2025. We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives.


• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme