Early Years/Nursery Practitioner

About the School - King's Plymouth

King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment.

Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic team on a full-time permanent basis.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We're looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join the team to play a crucial role in the education and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Your responsibilities will include creating a safe environment for children to learn and grow, designing age-appropriate play activities that encourage social, emotional, and cognitive development. You will be supporting learning and care, maintaining records of children’s progress, building relationships with parents and carers, and providing support to other nursery staff.

For the full job description, please click here.

Who we are looking for: 

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Qualified, CCLD, NNEB, CACHE or equivalent
• First Aid Certificate is desirable
• Experience of working in an Early Years Setting
• Show a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Strong ICT, numeracy and literacy skills

Benefits at Cognita 

• Competitive salary up to £24,628 depending upon qualifications and experience 
• Subsidised lunch provided during Term Time 
• School fee discount 
• Exclusive third-party discounts 
• Professional Development 

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 22nd December 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.