Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who combine their knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a desire to provide high quality early years education and care for all children at our outstanding nursery.

Duties include acting as a Key Worker in the delivery of activities, maintaining a safe, caring environment and providing input to planning and evaluation of resources and activities.

We can offer part or full-time hours, ranging from 25 to 35 hours per week.

Hourly rate from 1st April 2025 is 12.60 per hour (the Real Living Wage rate), plus 150 introductory bonus payment upon successful completion of 6 month probationary period and cost of Enhanced DBS Check .

An excellent salary and benefits package, including 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 nominated days to be taken over the Christmas /New Year period, and statutory bank holidays, with an additional one day being granted for each year of service up to a maximum of 5 extra days (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing annual leave to a total of 6 weeks plus the 3 nominated days over Christmas/New Year plus bank holidays.

Qualifications/Training/Competencies:

Diploma/Level 2, 3 or higher childcare qualification or equivalent.

Familiar with Early Years Foundation Stage

Demonstrate knowledge of child development in order to understand children's reactions and interactions.

Good verbal, written, communication and inter-personal skills.

An ability to work as part of a team.

Flexible, adaptable, calm approach, well organised.

A commitment to participate in in-service training.

All positions are based at The Minto Centre, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria and half price childcare within the Nursery is offered to all staff.

If this describes you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews will be arranged with successful applicants.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,426.00-22,995.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Workington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Childcare of equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/04/2025