Job Description

Stone Well Cottage Day Nursery located In Moulton Village, Northamptonshire, are recruiting!

We are looking for a qualified level 3 practitioner. The right candidate must have a passion for working with children.

Ideally you will have safeguarding training and a valid paediatric first aid certificate although training can be given for the right candidate

This role is part time, roughly 16 hours per week with an option to do overtime if required. Hours between 8am and 6pm Monday-Friday. Rotas done weekly in advance.

We are looking for a flexible, hard working individual who has a true passion for working with children and being able to offer the best care and education possible. In return you will work for a lovely nursery set in a grade 2 listed cottage in the heart of a beautiful village. We work closely as a nursery team and are able to make the most of being in a village setting. We care about all of our children, families and staff and aim to make work a lovely place to come to.

Every candidate will be subject to our safer recruitment process and will need a completed DBS check to be successful in the post. There will also be a three month probationary period.

Purpose of Post

1. Ensuring a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and learning through play for children placed in the setting.

2. Working in partnership with and supporting the Manager and Deputy to ensure the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to the Policies & Procedures of Stone Well Cottage Day Nursery and compliance with the Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and within the guidelines of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation stage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed. Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range and ability of children in your room in conjunction with the current government recommended curriculum, alongside other staff members including the manager. To support staff to keep an accurate record of achievement file including observations on your key children, and to ensure these are up to date and available for reviews for parents and carers, in conjunction with the Manager. Support other staff to work with parents of special or additional needs children to achieve full integration in the setting. Foresee the needs of children with special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate. Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members Attend and have input on staff meetings. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and rooms and such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the manager. To ensure good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the Health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children. To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and developmental needs. To attend any additional training as necessary to support your individual key children
Everyone within Stonewell Cottage has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The manager is responsible for ensuring that all staff are aware of the safeguarding policy and receives the necessary training as defined by the Early Years Foundation stage.

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
School type:

Day nursery
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 10,000.00-12,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person