We are looking for friendly, qualified and enthusiastic Childcare Practitioners to join our small Forres team!
(Please note that although this position is listed as a twelve month long position, a suitable candidate may be offered a permanent position with us. The position is term-time only.) Please read through the following details of the role before applying.
About You
Although childcare is incredibly rewarding, being a Childcare Practitioner can be an energetic and fast-paced role, so enthusiasm and passion for childcare are essential!
If you work well within a small team, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible (and sometimes messy!) environment, we look forward to welcoming you for an interview.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must have at least an HNC or SVQ 3 in a childcare relevant qualification. This is a requirement for the role.
Experience in the role of a Childcare Practitioner is preferred, but more important is your enthusiasm, commitment and sense of fun!
All staff members
must
be registered with the SSSC and be PVG certified.
Additional qualifications in Child Protection, Food Hygiene, and support for additional needs are welcome, but access to online training opportunities will be provided.
The Role
Your duties as part of this role will be:
caring for children aged between 2-5 years of age
helping to set out and put away equipment and resources at the start and end of each session
helping to prepare snack and hot lunches for the children
ensuring a secure, safe and simulating environment for the children in accordance with the National Standards for Excellence and Realising the Ambition
completing paperwork relevant to children's progress and achievements, including Progress Trackers and observations
helping maintain the nursery's strict Infection Prevention and Control measures
other tasks assigned by the manager
Hours
After a test period of eleven weeks, the position is a fixed contract lasting from April 2025 to April 2026, although there is a possibility of this becoming a permanent position for a suitable candidate.
There are a number of hours available including:
Monday to Friday: 12.00 - 15.15
Monday to Friday: 08.30 - 15.15
Holiday Benefits
Hop Skip and Jump Nursery is open 39 weeks of the year and follows the same calendar as Forres Academy. All staff are entitled to 28 days holiday per working year, to be taken outside of term-time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 12.40-14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Forres, IV36 1BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you currently hold an HNC or at least an SVQ Level 3 in a childcare-related subject? Please note this a requirement for the role of Childcare Practitioner. Please specify which.
Experience:
childcare setting / nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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