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Location - Edgware

Hours - Mon to Fri 2pm to 6pm. or 16-20hours (Can be flexible with amount of days worked)

Part time - 16-20hours (Can be flexible with amount of days worked)

Pay - Flexible depending on experience and qualifications

Two satisfactory relevant references

Satisfactory DBS disclosure check

Desirable

Relevant skills for working with groups of children aged 0-5 years

Main Duties

• To implement policies and the Staff Rules.

• To have an understanding of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play

• To demonstrate a genuine care for children.

• To care for and supervise the group of children assigned to them.

• To always ensure their safety.

• To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times.

• To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills. To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

• To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development

To ensure positive management of children’s behavior.

• To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

• To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities.

• To ensure an adherence to the health and safety policy relating to the provision of play.

• To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

• To ensure that all information pertaining to Hopscotch, its operation, children, staff, and parents remains confidential.

• To support all coordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties.

• To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident, and risk assessment records as appropriate

• To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency, and to be aware of the correct procedures.

• To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by managers.

• To work as part of that team and contribute positively to the staff team. To provide a role model of good practice to other members of staff.

• To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organized, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.

• To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare is paramount at all times.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. It will be a good opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills in this dynamic environment. Learn from other highly experienced team members in a supportive healthy environment. Your ideas and initiatives will be highly valued and appreciated by the management. You will be offered starting salary of £21,000 with a potential of up to £25,000 with bonus, which is dependent on occupancy targets as well as your performance.

Responsibilities and Duties

Teaching children and working to develop them to their full potential, using your knowledge, experience, and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.

Observing, assessing, and planning for every child’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.

Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times

Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS and keeping yourself co versant with Ofsted requirements.

Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.

Working in partnership with parents and forming secure positive relationships with the children and colleagues.

Working a 40-hour working week as the Nursery is open 8-6

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ 3, NNEB, Cache Level 3 or equivalent qualification

• Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS and Ofsted standards and procedures.

• Passion to deliver high quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities.

We offer:

• A competitive salary with a Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability.

• Additional bonus based on Occupancy targets of the setting.

• Costco Membership

• Specifically devised training programme which is over and above Ofsted training requirements.

• Opportunity to progress into the Room leader role as we grow.

• Onsite parking

• An excellent working environment where your innovative ideas will be encouraged.

To apply please submit your CV below

Bringing you an excellent opportunity to join a newly established Montessori nursery in Pinner. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to join our team. As this a new nursery it will be a good opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills and build, lead, mentor and inspire a team of up to 20 practitioners. Your innovative ideas and initiatives will be highly valued and will be an integral part of your role.

Currently Director of the nursery is playing the Nursery Manager role and she would like to hire someone initially as a Deputy Manager and then gradually hand over manager responsibilities to the new hired Deputy Manager and focus on expanding business further by opening and setting up the new branch of the nursery.

You will be offered a starting salary of £29,000 with a potential of up to £35,000 with bonus, which is dependent on occupancy targets, Ofsted rating as well as your performance.

Responsibilities and Duties (included but not limited to)

● As Nursery Manager you are fully accountable for the day to day running and performance of the nursery. You are accountable for the delivery of the nursery’s financial operating plan and EBITDA contribution.

● Market and sell the nursery and be the main point of contact at the beginning or end of each day.

● Work with management to set achievable goals, Develop strategies and plans to achieve them and drive their implementation across the setting.

● Work alongside management to mentor, train and coach staff in a number of areas, including health and safety, risk assessment, observations, planning, leadership, sales and marketing.

● Ensure the smooth running of the nursery and completing administrative tasks on time and to a high standard.

● Always ensure that staff rotas and ratios are managed efficiently

● Be responsible for regular supervisions, training and appraisals of the staff.

● Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.

● Ensuring the teams keep the nursery ordered, clean and presentable at all times.

● Work alongside management/directors to help develop and regularly update policy and maintain an in-depth understanding of national and local statutory and non-statutory frameworks within which the nursery operates

● Working in partnership with parents and forming secure positive relationships with the children and colleagues and being able to manage complaints/concerns in an efficient timely manner.

● Liaising with external agencies like Local authority, SENCO, consultants, facilitators.

● Ensure SEN/ASL needs are identified early and are met with respect, care and professionalism.

● Responsibility to make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies.

● Work along with the management in the recruitment process and hiring of staff.

● Conduct staff induction and regularly update the induction process.

● Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote the health, safety and welfare of children and employees and families in line with child protection.

● Carry out any ad hoc duties as needed, in extreme cases, provide cover for nursery staff if they are absent at short notice.

Qualifications and Skills

● NVQ 3, NNEB, Cache Level 3 or equivalent qualification

● Minimum 2 Years proven management experience of working in a reputed nursery

● Montessori knowledge and experience will be preferred.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

● An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS and Ofsted standards and procedures.

● Passion to deliver high quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities.

● Brilliant organisational skills and attention to detail.

● A positive team leader with an inspirational and innovative approach.

· We offer:

● A competitive salary with a Performance Related Bonus that reflects your expertise and ability + Ofsted Outstanding Bonus.

● Additional bonus based on Occupancy targets of the setting.

● Specifically devised training programme which is over and above Ofsted training requirements.

● One additional holiday for every full year of service.

● Be involved in the sales process.

● Onsite parking

● An excellent working environment where your innovative ideas will be encouraged.

Location: Finchley Central

Position: Nursery Practitioner

Salary Banding: £24’000+

Hours: 40+ hours per week

We are hiring for our client’s nursery located in Finchley Central.

What we’re looking for

· Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

· Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)

· Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

· Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

· Ability to use a variety of techniques to communicate with both children and adults clearly and successfully

· Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

· Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome anyone with experience as a Nursery practitioner, Nursery worker, Nursery room leader, Preschool room leader to apply and get a chance to join our team, please apply if this Role seems to be of interest for you. We are looking to Hear from you.

Hours - Mon to Fri 2pm to 6pm.

Part time - 16-20hours (Can be flexible with amount of days worked)

Pay - Flexible depending on experience and qualifications

Requirements

Two satisfactory relevant references

Satisfactory DBS disclosure check

Desirable

Relevant skills for working with groups of children aged 0-5 years

Main Duties

• To implement policies and the Staff Rules.

• To have an understanding of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play

• To demonstrate a genuine care for children.

• To care for and supervise the group of children assigned to them.

• To always ensure their safety.

• To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times.

• To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills. To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

• To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development

• To ensure positive management of children’s behavior.

• To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

• To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities.

• To ensure an adherence to the health and safety policy relating to the provision of play.

• To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

• To ensure that all information pertaining to Hopscotch, its operation, children, staff, and parents remains confidential.

• To support all coordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties.

• To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

• To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident, and risk assessment records as appropriate

• To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency, and to be aware of the correct procedures.

• To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by managers.

• To work as part of that team and contribute positively to the staff team. To provide a role model of good practice to other members of staff.

• To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organized, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.

• To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare is paramount at all times.

JOB DESCRIPTION –

Hours - Mon to Fri 2pm to 6pm.

Part time - 16-20hours (Can be flexible with amount of days worked)

Pay - Flexible depending on experience and qualifications

Requirements

Two satisfactory relevant references

Satisfactory DBS disclosure check

Desirable

Relevant skills for working with groups of children aged 0-5 years

Main Duties

• To implement policies and the Staff Rules.

• To have an understanding of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play

• To demonstrate a genuine care for children.

• To care for and supervise the group of children assigned to them.

• To always ensure their safety.

• To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times.

• To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills. To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

• To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development

• To ensure positive management of children’s behavior.

• To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

• To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities.

• To ensure an adherence to the health and safety policy relating to the provision of play.

• To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

• To ensure that all information pertaining to Hopscotch, its operation, children, staff, and parents remains confidential.

• To support all coordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties.

• To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

• To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident, and risk assessment records as appropriate

• To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency, and to be aware of the correct procedures.

• To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by managers.

• To work as part of that team and contribute positively to the staff team. To provide a role model of good practice to other members of staff.

• To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organized, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.

• To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare is paramount at all times.

After School Club Manager

Salary: £8,398.70 

Location: West Drayton  

Working 5 days a week: Between the hours of 3pm - 6pm 

Required: Childcare Qualification- L3 childcare or Teaching Qualifications. This is essential and we cannot compromise on the qualification. 

This Manager role is working Monday to Friday shifts between the hours of 3pm 6pm. Your job will be varied and fun. You will be playing sports with children, engaging in arts and crafts. Preparing snacks and looking after children between the ages from 3 to 12 years old. Plus, liaising with parents and supporting necessary paperwork. 

This role is ideal for a qualified teacher or experienced nursery practitioner that would like to have variety in their day and the opportunity to really have fun with children, but still have a hands-on management duties. It is also idea for qualified candidates that would like more of a work/life balance and part time hours.

 

*Job Description: * 

• Look after children 
• Manage a team of 2 - 5 staff daily per shift 

• Supervise and ensure all play and activity is fun and engaging 
• Ensure children are safe and happy 
• Support children’s art and craft work 
• Prepare snacks for the children where necessary 
• Speak to parents when children are collected 

• Complete required paperwork 
• Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing 
• Ensure the site is Ofsted compliant

Job Types: Term Time Contract  

Hours: 17hours per week 

Job Title: Team Leader

Salary: £25,480.00

Location : Southgate

Period: Permanent

Reporting to: Nursery Manager

Overall Purpose: To work individually and as part of a team under the direction of the Nursery Manager to ensure the total care of children through planning, organising and implementation of childcare activities

Principal Duties:

• Awareness of physical, intellectual, social, emotional and cultural needs of the children

• Working knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Curriculum

• Planning, preparing and organising purposeful and stimulating age appropriate activities

• Monitor the completion of children’s developmental and observation records

• Operating a Key Person system, liaising with parents, carers and senior staff regarding the development of the children within their care.

Submitting observations and reports as required

• Ensuring the premises are clean and tidy and comply at all times with the requirements of legislation

• Promote an anti – racist and anti – sexist atmosphere

• Provide a safe and secure homelike environment for the children within your care

• Participating in regular staff meetings, these are held in the evenings

• Maintaining awareness of current childcare practice and legislation attending training as necessary

• Such other duties within the competencies of the postholder, which may reasonably be required from time to time.

Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

Leave: 28 days per annum. Paid public holidays are counted as part of annual leave entitlement, along with the Christmas closure period. We are closed from 24 December until the next working day after New Year’s day.

Flexibility: Please note that given the need for flexibility in order to meet the changing requirements, the duties/location of this post and the role of the postholder may be changed after consultation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Title: Team Leader

Selection

Criteria: Experience

Essential

Experience of providing preschool play in an urban, multi – cultural daycare environment. Minimum 1 year experience as Team Leader

Education and Training

Essential

Qualification of which a substantial part is devoted to early childhood development e.g. NVQ level III in Early Education, NNEB, BTec,or an Early Years Degree

Team Leader experience

Sufficient to understand and write reports

Ability to use Microsoft Windows & childcare observation applications

Supervisory experience

Other Skills and Aptitudes

Ability to communicate with children, parents, staff and other professionals

Ability to assess, plan and implement work programmes for under 8’s

Ability to offer positive play experiences to the Early Years Curriculum

Ability to work as an active team member

Ability to keep accurate records

Other Job Specific Requirements

Acceptance of responsibility towards the practical application of equal opportunities

Awareness and knowledge of the Children Act 1989 as it affects daycare for the under 8’s

Able to attend evening meetings

Personal Qualities

Flexible and adaptable

Friendly and approachable

High level of motivation

The post for which you are applying is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced Disclosure. You are therefore required to disclose details of any criminal record. ALL criminal conviction, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under this Act must be disclosed. For Enhanced Disclosure, you must also disclose any other information that may have a bearing on your suitability for the post, including pending prosecutions. The Nursery will obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau before your appointment is confirmed.

Further information on Disclosure is available form http://www.disclosure.gov.uk

Failure to disclose a conviction, caution, reprimand or final warning or any other information may disqualify you from appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light after taking up

employment with the Nursery. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this position.

Nursery – additional leave/bonus relating to years of employment and other benefits

Leave year starts 1 September, eligibility for additional holiday entitlement is on the completed years of employment

• 2 years employment – you will be given an additional 1 day holiday

• 4 years employment – you will be given an additional 2 days holiday

• 5 years employment celebration – you will be awarded a spa day for 2 people, hour long treatment of your choice each followed by afternoon tea and you will be given the day off to enjoy this treat. This additional day will then be added to your annual leave entitlement for future years

• 7 years employment – you will be given an additional day

• The incremental increase in annual leave results in 5 extra days after 7 years of employment’

• 10 years employment you will be give a £1000.00 bonus in your pay the month of your 10th year

Annual pay increases are received

Birthdays are celebrated with a card and flowers

Each member of staff will be given half day for Christmas shopping during November and December. For equality, names will be picked out of hat to provide date/AM or PM.

A minimum of 2 social staff events per year paid.

Location - Streatham

Hours - Breakfast club 7.30am - 9am & After school 3pm-6pm

Term Time – 22.5 hours per week

Pay - £11,796.37 Per Annum

To be responsible for the development and daily supervision of the after school club providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.

To work in partnership with parents and carers, and to promote the wellbeing of the children.

To develop, implement and review the policies, procedures and practices within the after school club in line with the agreed principles of the after school club ethos.

Exercise of Particular Duties

To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during after school club.

Duties

· Undertake the daily supervision of the after school club, developing and maintaining high standards throughout to ensure the welfare of the children at all times.

· Ensure children have access to appropriate activities to support their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development giving consideration to families' ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that the school's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to.

· Maintain the after school club to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and at the end of each session, and be responsible for all Health and Safety matters in the after school club to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who use and work in the Club.

· To supervise the safe escorting of children to ensure their wellbeing at all times.

· Take a key role in suitably equipping the after school club in order to provide a stimulating environment for the children and implement policies and procedures within the after school club.

· Ensure that high standards are maintained with regards to how the club runs and showing how the resources (staff, premises, equipment) are used to ensure the needs of the children are met.

· Administer, monitor and evaluate the number of places being used in order to maintain sustainability and the efficient running of the club. Maintain up to date records of resources. Ensure accurate financial records are adhered to and income and expenditure is kept within budget.

· Ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times.

· To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies arising according to the school's policies and procedures.

· To report back to the appropriate member of staff using the school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the after school club, or any other issues that may be relevant.

· To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of child protection and health and safety responsibilities.

· The post holder will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with pupils, parents, carers, visitors and all members of the school community.

General

· To attend relevant training and meetings as required.

· To respect confidentiality at all times.

· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety, welfare and

behaviour of pupils.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The GLC Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

· The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Line Manager to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Other Activities

To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Club Manager.

The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of the Line Manager.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way in which the teacher is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

Role: Nursery Manager (NVQ level 3 or above)

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000

Hours: 40 hours a week

Area: Stoke Newington

A lovely nursery based in Hackney area is looking for a Nursery Manager. This really is a high profile position where you can make your mark and help realise our ambition of being the biggest and best quality early years provider.

Responsibilities include:

- Plan and launch your new nursery, with full accountability for recruitment and training

- Utilise and deliver outstanding education knowledge in every aspect of nursery life

- Ensure compliance whilst adding value to children, parents and team

- Manage and coach a team of 40 to 60 Educators

- Deliver on the job training, guidance and support to the team

- Build and maintain excellent relationships with parents

- Be responsible for all planning and logistics, running the nursery routine, managing sufficient ratios and rotas

- Risk assess the nursery through the day, every day, and actioning; maintaining and critically assessing all policies, procedures and practice to drive improvements

- Work occasional weekends for local marketing and experiential events to support the nursery launch

- Work a flexible work pattern within the nursery opening hours (7am-7pm)

Must be a strong team player and leader Candidate Requirements:

· Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification, or be training towards achieving this qualification;

· A current DBS;

· The right to work in the UK;

· A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience within an Early Years setting;

· Excellent knowledge of the EYFS;

· Functional Skills English and Maths.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the nurseries growing team. The role is a permanent position working 40 hours week. If you are looking for a new role or want to start your career as a nursery nurse, apply now!

Role: 3rd in Charge/Deputy Nursery Manager

Hours: 40hours+

Area: City of London

Quint Education is an agency that works very closely with private nurseries in the Greater London area. Currently we are recruiting for a deputy manager to work at a nursery in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced deputy manager to come and implement a lot of knowledge and ideas to this new nursery that was recently a child minders setting. The nursery is a home away from home feel.

Person Specification

· Working as part of the management team providing professional leadership and management;

· Overseeing all rooms and effectively managing the staff team;

· Ensuring all children receive the highest standards of care and education;

· Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining positive working relationships with staff, parents and carers;

· Ensuring staff are supported in their roles through the deputy's capable leadership and doing regular peer on peers, supervisions and appraisals;

· Overall management responsibility for the Day Nursery in the absence of the Manager.

· Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives for policies for the Nursery within the framework of the management committee.

· In conjunction with the Manager, to formulate, operate and evaluate a yearly programme of activities, following the guidelines of the National Curriculum, that is suitable to the age range of children.

· Identify the physical, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs of children with special needs and offer support and relevant developmental opportunities.

· Liaising with and support parents/carers and other family members.

· Liaising with the Local authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.

· Assist and work alongside the nursery's Manager and undertake any responsibilities delegated by the Manager.

Salary: £25'000 - £30'000

If you are looking for a new role where there is room to progress to manager in a few months’ time apply now. This is a 40 hour a week role and we are sending CV’s to managers this week.

If you are interested in this role apply now and if successful one of our friendly team members will call you for a telephone interview.

Apply now!

Role: Full Time Nursery Practitioners with a Level 2/3 in Childcare for Baby room.

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000

Hours: Up to 40 hours a week

Area: Westminster

Our client in currently seeking qualified Level 2/3 nursery practitioners to join their team at their nursery in the Westminster area to work in their Pre-School Room.

Responsibilities include:

· Supporting children in their play and basic development, planning for children and tracking development and following the guidelines of the EYFS;

· Working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the rooms and fulfilling the personal care needs of the children

· Carrying out observations of key children

· Providing written reports on children’s progress for their parents

· Working within the regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

· Relevant Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification (newly qualified candidates welcome)

· Must be flexible with shift patterns and may be required to work the occasional Saturday

· A quick learner with an all round ability

· Able to work in all nursery rooms to help support the staff when needed

· A strong team player

· Following safeguarding procedures

· A current and clean DBS or one that is on the update service;

· The right to work in the UK

· A minimum of 1 years’ experience within an Early Years setting;

· Excellent knowledge of the EYFS

· Functional Skills English and Maths.

· Must have 2 references

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this company’s growing team with the potential to grow and progress.

Qualified Early Years practitioner

Location - Edmonton

Hours - Level 2 - 7:30am - 4:30pm (5 days a week)& Level 3 - 10am- 6pm (5 days a week)

Full time - Term Time

Benefits - 4 weeks Holiday, free parking spots, comfortable Staff room & easily accessible by both Train and bus services.

Pay - Negotiable

Our client is looking to recruit a qualified practitioner with nursery experience to permanently join part of their amazing team.

These roles requires applicants to support the children in their play, planning for children and tracking their development against the EYFS as-well as working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running whilst fulfilling the personal care and needs of the children

They should be able to work within the regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.

Our clients request the applicants to show a commitment to working in partnership with parents and have Experience of working with the EYFS.

They must show the ability to hit the ground running and have a can-do and enthusiastic attitude.

At times they may be asked to do tasks such as planning, observing, and recording children’s achievements, so that we can keep a track of their growth and help the children develop to the best of their capabilities.

The nursery is easily accessible by using public transport as both train and bus services are nearby and frequent.

The nursery offers free parking Space and a holiday period of 4 weeks during this time. The Nursery also has an extremely comfortable staff room as well as food spots in the area if candidates ever get puckish that they can go to.

The Nursery Has 2 job roles to offer and for both positions it’s a very competitive and at negotiable rates, with only the levels and the hours that differ please check below and let us know which role you’d like to apply for.

Of course, depending on the jobs you’d like to apply for please provide the correct documentation and grades so we can properly suggest you for the roles.

Location - Hanwell
Hours - Monday to Friday up to 40 hours a week
Pay -  Negotiable depending on Experience

Main Duties

To understand children's development, their needs, and the provision of positive play

To demonstrate a genuine care for children.

To care for and supervise the group of children assigned to them.

To always ensure their safety.

To take an interest in the children and their families, to always treat them as individuals and with respect.

To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills. To always provide a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development

To ensure positive management of children’s behavior.

To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

To ensure the ethos, implementation, and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities.

To ensure an adherence to the health and safety policy relating to the provision of play.

To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

To ensure that all information pertaining to Hopscotch, its operation, children, staff, and parents remains confidential.

To support all co-ordinators, senco and equal opportunities in their duties.

To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident, and risk assessment records as appropriate

To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency, and to be aware of the correct procedures.

To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by managers.

To attend regular out of hours training sessions as directed by course tutors to complete Level 2 Childcare Qualification.

To work as part of that team and contribute positively to the staff team. To provide a role model of good practice to other members of staff.

To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organized, efficient, confident, hardworking, and conscientious.

Employee Benefits

50% Childcare discount

Your Birthday Off

Company Sick Pay

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Role: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hours: 40+ hours a week

Area: Surrey

Quint Education is an agency that works very closely with private nurseries in the London, Essex & Hertfordshire area. Currently we are recruiting for a deputy/acting manager to work at a brand new nursery opening in  Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced deputy manager to come and implement a lot of knowledge and ideas to this new nursery that was recently a child minders setting. The nursery is a home away from home feel.

Person Specification

Qualified in childcare level 3 or above (NVQ, CACHE, NNEB, degree, QTS etc)

Have at least 2 years’ experience working as a deputy manager in a small to medium sized nursery

Have team management skills and excellent communication skills

Able to lead and manage professional childcare teams, to deliver high standards and results

Knowledge of Record Keeping and Key Worker Systems

A rigorous understanding of the EYFS and the ability to fully implement all of it requirements

A clear understanding of Ofsted’s requirements and current legislation

Understanding of financial budgeting

Adaptable - able to work hands on and in an office setting

Ability to write clear reports and communicate clearly in spoken and written form.

Salary:  £26k to £30k per annum

What we offer:

•              A beautiful setting, with acres of outdoor space

•              A friendly and supportive team

•              On site car-parking

•              Pension scheme

•              Holiday bonus scheme

•              Referral programme

•              Competitive salaries

•              Annual pay reviews

•              Free uniform (including outdoor-wear)

•              Commitment to supporting practitioners through their own Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

•              Enhanced DBS check and subscription to the Update Service paid for

•              Supportive management team "open door policy"

If you are looking for a new role where there is room to progress to manager in a few months’ time apply now. This is a 45 hour a week role and we are sending CV’s to managers this week.

If you are interested in this role apply now and if successful one of our friendly team members will call you for a telephone interview.

Apply now!

Hours - Monday to Friday up to 40 hours a week

Full time - 48 weeks of the year

Benefits - Staff pension, staff lunches, wellbeing app, Staff rewards, 28 days holiday, staff uniform, staff get together.

Probation - 3 months

Pay - £9.50 to £10.75 an hour depending on qualification and experience

Requirements

Two satisfactory relevant references

Satisfactory DBS disclosure check

To demonstrate that you can read effectively and are able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written standard English.

Desirable

Relevant skills for working with groups of children aged 0-5 years

First Aid trained

Safeguarding children trained

Main Duties

• To implement and promote all Mini Munchkins policies and the Staff Rules.

• To have an undeerstanding of children's development, their needs and the provision of positive play

• To demonstrate a genuine care for children.

• To care for and supervise the group of children assigned to them.

• To always ensure their safety.

• To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times.

• To create an interesting and stimulating environment for the child to develop all their skills. To provide at all times a warm and caring environment for babies and to be as consistent as possible regarding that environment.

• To provide support for any children with special needs and to liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development

• To ensure positive management of children’s behaviour.

• To carry out housekeeping duties as appropriate.

• To ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• To support a commitment to the theory and practice of equal opportunities.

• To ensure an adherence to the health and safety policy relating to the provision of play.

• To support senior members of staff to ensure put appropriate Child Protection procedures into practice.

• To ensure that all information pertaining to Hopscotch, its operation, children, staff and parents remains confidential.

• To support all co-ordinators eg, senco and equal opportunities in their duties.

• To be flexible and adaptable, to assist in all areas of nursery work and to provide support for other members of staff.

• To assist in the keeping of development records and observations, and accident, incident, and risk assessment records as appropriate

• To be able to think and act quickly in a stressful or emergency, and to be aware of the correct procedures.

• To attend staff meetings and training courses as directed by managers.

• To attend regular out of hours training sessions as directed by course tutors in order to complete Level 2 Childcare Qualification.

• To work as part of that team and contribute positively to the staff team. To provide a role model of good practice to other members of staff.

• To go about your duties with a positive and enthusiastic attitude - to be organised, efficient, confident, hardworking and conscientious.

• To promote at all times good relations between staff members, parents and children, and at all times promote the good name and ethos of Mini Munchkins.

• To cover any other staff responsibilities as appropriate at the request of the Manager, particularly taking into account that unforeseen situations can occur when looking after children, and that the child's care and welfare i