Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)Location: Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQSalary: £26,500-£27,500

About Us:

At My Ohana we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.

My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

The Role:

Our Nursery Practitioners play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery. This role will be focussed on providing the very best care for our children, ensuring their individual needs are met in a group setting.

Key Deliverables:

Operational Excellence

Work as part of a close-knit team in a child-centred environment where the children are cared for in a safe, loving and stimulating wayTo be familiar with, and act according to, safeguarding guidelinesResponsible for the safety, security and well-being of all children attending the settingResponsible for ensuring regular communication and interaction with parents to update them on their child's progressResponsible for supervising children at play indoor and outdoor, and at mealtimes to ensure safetyProvide an enhanced mealtime experience for the children, ensuring that any food that is served is being monitored and conforming to Food Safety regulationsTake responsibility for a planned programme of activities for the children, following the EYFS frameworkTo take charge of own key worker group and inform parents and other colleagues of any other relevant informationResponsible for maintaining children's records, inclusive of observations and their next stepsResponsible for ensuring cleanliness of room is of a high standard and toys and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained

Culture Champion

Contributing to a positive and collaborative work environmentBe a reliable member of the team working cooperatively and with flexibilityBe a role model to all colleaguesBeing a proud and enthusiastic colleague

What you'll need to succeed:

A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to childrenTo hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or aboveIt is a requirement to have at least a level 5 (Grade C) in GCSE Maths and EnglishPrior experience of working with children aged 3 months to 5 yearsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong desire to learn & grow within your role

What we offer:

Competitive salaryCompany pension schemeVIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing supportAccess your pay as you earn itFree parking on siteChildcare discountOngoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growthCompany Events such as summer and winter partiesCelebration of individual's life eventsAdditional recognition programmes

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.