Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced early years practitioners to join the team at our nursery in Hylton Castle, Sunderland. The nursery is situated in self-contained premises and is well resourced, well maintained and has a professional, committed staff team.

Do you love working with young children?

Do you believe in giving every child the best learning opportunities possible?

Do you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers?

Do you enjoy working with other adults and contributing to a hard-working and committed team?

We are looking for qualified, hardworking and dedicated Early Years Practitioners. The vacancies exist for practitioners who;

hold a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification are experienced in working with children aged 0-2 years have a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above are motivated and enthusiastic about high quality child-led learning both indoors and outdoors are committed to achieving high standards are confident, caring and reliable see the value to be gained from children learning with nature see the value of reflecting on practice, improving and developing it and adapting to new ideas
In return we offer you:

a warm and friendly working environment the support of a very experienced leadership and management team our commitment to help you grow as a practitioner through training and development opportunities paid lunch breaks 25 % childcare discount Christmas closure as we recognise the value of family time at such a special time of year Annual Winter Wellness Day off Opportunities for team building and celebrating success including a Christmas night out Dedicated training sessions and professional development Staff Reward Scheme Long service awards Access to a platform with a variety of retail, leisure and insurance discounts
It is vital that, if appointed, you can be flexible in terms of working within a rota system and be able to work additional hours occasionally as requested. These posts involve working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. To find out more about Castle Kindergarten, please visit www.castlekindergarten.org

Opportunities to talk with us and visit the setting are warmly welcomed. To arrange this please contact the Early years Adviser, Kay Rooks on 07488267104 or write to kay@castlekindergarten.org.uk

Please apply online, with your CV, through INDEED. Thank you.

Castle Kindergarten, Cheltenham House, Cheltenham Road, Sunderland, SR5 3QH

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 27/08/2025