Job Description

Daycare Childcare Officers (Level 3)

The Trustees and Headteacher are looking to appoint new Daycare Childcare Officers to be part of a team of highly committed team within our new Daycare setting at Whitburn Village Primary School.

Various posts are available as listed below.

35 hours per week - all year round 35 hours per week - term time only 20 hours per week - all year round
All these posts are on a permanent contract and paid on the NJC pay scale at SCP 5 to 6.

Currently this pay scale is 24,790 - 25,183 per annum for full time equivalent (based on 37hpw all year round). The above posts will be pro rata to this salary.

Start date is as soon as possible.

Essential Criteria

Experience of working within a Day Care or similar Early Years setting The ability to work flexibly between hours of 8am and 6pm
We wish to appoint new members of staff who are committed to providing high quality childcare to our local community within a purpose-built daycare nursery. The post holders will work as part of a team to provide high quality care and learning experiences for children to develop within the nursery and work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community.

This is an exciting and challenging role that requires the post holder to possess a high standard of understanding the changing environment of childcare provision and ability to implement and support outstanding practice. The successful applicant will have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. The full title and Awarding Body of your qualification certificate must meet with the DfE Guidance to allow you to work in an Early Years setting.

Whitburn Village Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note, online searches may be sought for shortlisted candidates.

Benefits:

Permanent contract with a regular, set working pattern. All year-round contracts available with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 25% discount on childcare within our nurseries and clubs. Excellent training and development opportunities. Opt into Local Government Pension Scheme. On-site parking.
Application forms and further details are available via emailing the School Office at info@whitburnvillage.s-tyneside.sch.uk or online at https://tyneandwearlt.co.uk/Vacancies/

As part of our safer recruitment policy, we can't accept CVs and you can only apply via the application form signposted above.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,790.00-25,183.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/09/2025