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Job DescriptionNursery: Holly Corner Day Nursery, 104 Shrub End Road, ColchesternnSalary: 27,060.80 per annum ( 13.01 per hour)nnHours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round nnAre you passionate about early childhood development? Ready to be part of a nursery that truly feels like home? Holly Corner Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in the Babies and Toddlers Rooms!nnHolly Corner is a charming nursery situated on Shrub End Road in the historic town of Colchester, Essex with easy access to Colchesters amenities, making it a convenient and desirable location for residents and visitors alike. There are great commuter links to Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Train Station and the A12 Motorway.nnWhy Join Us?nnAt Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:nnnt400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! ntGenerous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off paid!ntChildcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little onesntHealth & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helplinentCareer Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunitiesntRefer a Friend: Earn up to 750 with our referral scheme nnn Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.nnAs Nursery Practitioner, you will:nnntProvide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.ntUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.ntEnsure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.ntMaintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.ntFacilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.ntAttend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.nnnWhat we are looking for:nnntFull and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essentialntFluent in written and spoken English - essentialntOver 1 years experience of working in Early Years - desirablentKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements desirablennnApply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! nnWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.nnHolly Corner Kindergartenis part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Groupnn#HP5