Childcare job vacancies

This role is term time only and the hours will be from 8am-3.30pm Monday to Friday. The starting wage is £12.70 per hour. This will increase after a six month probationary period. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to support the Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of early childhood education. This role involves managing staff, ensuring high-quality care for children, and fostering a nurturing environment that promotes their development. The Deputy Manager will play a pivotal role in communicating with parents and staff, ensuring that all children receive the best possible care and education. 

Duties 

• Work alongside the Manager to lead and manage the nursery team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective delivery of childcare services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to learn and play.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to childcare and early years education.
• Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Drive initiatives that promote inclusive practices within the nursery.

Experience 

• Proven experience in a childcare setting with managerial responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing teams effectively.
• Experience working with children in various age groups within a nursery or similar environment is essential.
• A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Childcare is highly desirable.

If you are passionate about nurturing young minds and have the necessary skills to lead a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. The Nursery Deputy Manager will be based in the office and in the rooms dependant on the daily deployment of staff. They must provide high quality, flexible childcare for families from the local communities. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery.
• To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children between 2-5 Years in accordance with statutory requirements.
• To ensure the EYFS is promoted and delivered within the setting and the principles adhered to.
• To support the manager in achieving the best outcomes for all children who attend the nursery.
• To be responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy .

Main Responsibilities in the managers absence: 

• To be responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the Nursery.
• To develop the ethos of For under Fives and to create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
• To be accountable and responsible for day to day financial systems directly relating to the Nursery provision.
• To keep a register and up to date records of all children using the Nursery provision and to give regular feedback to parents about their child’s development and progress.
• The Deputy Manager will be responsible for management, supervision of the all staff in the manager’s absence and will ensure these are kept up to date.
• The Deputy Manager will identify staff training needs and facilitate training opportunities with the support and recommendation of the manager
• The Deputy Manager will have a key role in planning and monitoring of the nursery and implementing essential policies and procedures. This will require creative thought together with an informed understanding of statutory requirements and best practice for childcare.
• The Deputy Manager must work to Nursery policies to ensure Children are kept Safe have Equal Opportunities and that Data Protection and Confidentiality is robust.
• The Deputy Manager will need to understand and implement for early years foundation stage, policies and procedures (for example for Health and Safety) in relation to staff, buildings and resources
• The Deputy Manager will be expected to build good working relationships at every level. Working in partnership with parents and families is highly valued and the Deputy Manager must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times.
• At all times the Deputy Manager will be expected to respect the confidentiality of sensitive family information (subject to child protection policies and procedures).
• The Deputy Manager will work closely with the Manager and other members of the management team. The role requires the confidence to make day to day decisions thoughtfully and with a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
• The Deputy Manager will be expected to make recommendations and proposals about service developments and changes.

Resources 

• The Deputy Manager will have day to day responsibility in the manager’s absence for the planning in the Nursery (and not just the base room) and for the use of other resources. Also for ensuring that the Nursery provision is clean, safe and welcoming for families and staff..
• The Nursery Manager will be a key holder for the Nursery and an emergency contact.
• The Deputy Manager will need to demonstrate effective time and resource management to meet the planned needs of children and families and any anticipated demands that might be reasonably foreseen.
• The Deputy Manager will need to be attentive to a planned timetable whilst retaining the flexibility to be accessible and available to parents and staff.
• The Deputy Manager will need to make judgements about the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the other staff in the Nursery.

The Deputy Manager is mainly room based, but will be expected carry out office duties when required as well as attending meetings & training in other places. 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of Care for young children
• Knowledge and practical understanding of child development and parenting
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relating to day care for young children and the inspections process for approval of day care settings
• Knowledge and ability to create and implement policies and procedures consistent with legislation, regulations and local requirements
• Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently
• Experience of managing, supervision and appraisal of staff
• Ability to develop an effective team
• Ability to be a key person providing a service to both the child and their family
• Warm and caring personality – friendly and approachable to families
• Ability to create and implement basic systems for child records and financial records
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Commitment to the principle that families ‘know best’ about their own needs
• Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post. The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting’s Health and Safety procedures. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. The setting is open 8am-3.30pm Monday-Friday. However we would like the candidate to be flexible as cover may occasionally be needed at our sister settings. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £12.70 per hour during probationary period Expected hours: 35 per week 

Benefits: 

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

 Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience: 

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

For more information please contact the Nursery Manager 01733 897799

Do you want to work for a dynamic supportive team? Then this is the job for you! Busy Bunnies Nursery is a fast growing small nursery chain in Peterborough and due to increased numbers at our New England Setting we are seeking a dynamic, fun, outgoing professional to join our team. 

For our Nursery Practitioner Role you will need to 

• contribute to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed under Your care
• To give support to other personnel within the Nursery.
• To implement the daily routine of the Nursery.

Key Areas of work will be 

• Working with children
• Liaise with Parents
• Responsible to the Team Leader in the first instance and ultimately to the Nursery Manager Duties and Responsibilities
• To contribute to activities suitable to the age range of the children in your room.
• To carry out of observations and assessments, keeping record of your key children's achievements.
• To work alongside parents to ensure the nursery is accessible to all children.
• To support colleagues and engage in a good team work.
• To attend all out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent meetings, nursery events etc.
• To be flexible within your working practices ensuring good care of rooms rooms cleansing equipment alongside cleaning and tidying rooms.
• To work alongside the manager and other staff team to ensure that the philosophies and policies and procedures of the Nursery are observed and fulfilled.
• To assist the setting in keeping of proper records as required.
• To help where help is required by colleagues and to be constantly aware of the needs of the children.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment is met
• to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.

Specific Childcare tasks will include: 

• Assisting in the preparation and completion of activities to suit the children’s stages of development;
• Ensuring that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing;
• Assisting in the washing and changing children as required;
• Providing comfort to children.

NURSERY PRACTITIONER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications: 

• Minimum NVQ 2 in Childcare
• GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Experience: 1. previous experience in an early years setting in a similar role will be necessary in order to demonstrate the ability to fulfil the duties of the post. Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with parents/carers.
• Commitment to the provision of a safe, happy, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Calm and positive attitude.

Candidates must be able to work between the hours of 8am and 3.30pm Monday-Friday, term time only. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Expected hours: No more than 35 per week Schedule: 

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

 Experience: 

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

 Work Location: In person

For more information please contact the Nursery Manager 01733 897799

Sunflower Seed Charity is a Preschool, Before and After school and Holiday club for children aged 2-11 years, based in the grounds of Northborough Primary School.

Due to the increase in demand at our setting we are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team member to join our friendly team at our Out of School Club. The position is term time only, Monday to Friday, hours available 8am-9.15am and/or 3pm-6pm.

The candidate will be:

· Involved in all activities associated within the childcare provision

· Supervise the provision of healthy food and refreshments

· Have good communication skills.

· Have a passion for working with children

Benefits:

· Competitive pay

· Childcare discount

· Pension contribution scheme

To apply, please contact Charlotte Brisbourne at office@sunflower-seed.co.uk or 01733 253685

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Pre-school Early Years Practitioner – Level 3

Full Time 32.5 hours per week – Term Time Only

7.45 am – 2.30pm
West Town Pre-school is looking to appoint a Early Years Practitioner at Level 3

(QUALIFICATIONS – NVQ level 3, BTEC National Diploma, Cache Diploma or equivalent Early Years Childcare)

Our pre-school caters for children ages 2+

We are a very unique setting with a high number of EAL
children. Our setting is very community and
family orientated and is a stimulating and rewarding place within
which to work. We are based in West Town Primary Academy, West Town.

We are looking for a full time Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly
team. Duties include: supervising and supporting children within our setting. Being responsible for a group of Key Children and supporting their parents through their child’s preschool journey.

Setting out, tidying up and attending to children’s daily needs. You will be
familiar with working with or caring for pre-school age children.
Educationally you will have English and Maths qualification and a Level 3
childcare qualification.

The salary for this position is in accordance with a childcare
qualifications based pay scale and will reflect the candidate’s level
of experience. For further information regarding either position or to
request an application form please contact:

Ilona Borychowska, Manager on 01733 852381 weekdays’ 8am-2.00pm or email: westtownpreschool@yahoo.co.uk

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role? Do you see yourself as someone who can help a child achieve their full potential? If so, join the amazing team at Bretton Community Preschool.

Bretton Community Preschool is looking for a Preschool Practitioner to join the team, located in the heart of North Bretton with access to local surroundings and amenities. The preschool is purpose built and has an extensive outdoor space with a capacity for 60 children. Bretton Community Preschool are very lucky to have a large setting with three spacious rooms with natural, high quality and stimulating resources. Each room has access to their own well equipped individual gardens to encourage lots of physical play and exploration.

The preschool have created their very own curriculum, that they are passionate about, which encompasses a child centred approach to play and learning, offering open ended investigation and positive outdoor and indoor experiences.

Bretton Community Preschool employ both full and part-time staff - opening times are 8.30 – 3.00pm, 38 weeks a year and is closed for public bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

Can you create a safe and enriching environment, which enables children to be happy and independent? The preschool are looking for an imaginative, self-motivated, passionate, team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. You must have a good knowledge of the EYFS and Early years, as well as holding a full and relevant Early Years and Childcare qualification at level 3 (Early Years Educator).

To support the setting, you must have strong skills to deliver our vision and aims effectively. You must be willing to go above and beyond for the children, by providing inspirational and educational play. You must be able to build positive and trusting relationships with children and parents.

Benefits:

In return, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to impact on an ambitious and growing preschool that is committed to staff retention, development, and equality.

The opportunity to be appreciated, valued and respected for the hard work and commitment that each employee shows.

Development opportunities, that are encouraged and supported through several professional development approaches, including a thorough induction program, a high quality and varied training strategy, continuous development plan and regular reviewing and monitoring system.

• A very competitive salary above minimum wage, with regular pay reviews
• Term time only with monthly paid annual leave entitlement, equating to 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays
• Free uniform
• Free nearby parking
• Childcare at a reduced rate
• A friendly supportive team and preschool manager

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and provide two satisfactory references prior to their employment.

If you would like an informal chat and to visit the setting, please call to book on 01733 332344.

For an application form, job description and any further information please email Kirstien Lipscombe at Kirstien.lipscombe@brettonpreschool.co.uk or call on 01733 332344.

Sessional Play Leaders and Assistants, Peterborough HAF – Holiday Activities and Food

Based in Peterborough – Paston or Dogsthorpe
Flexible up to 20 hours per week during Easter / Summer / Christmas school holidays

£10.42 - £11.59 per hour

Sessional Contract

Are you a self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference? If so, we want to hear from you.

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We have been funded by Peterborough City Council to provide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) during the school summer holidays. We will be operating at two sites in Peterborough and will be providing a wide range of exciting activities and lunches for children aged 5 – 12 years.

Introduction to the role and service / project

We are looking for motivated, passionate and experienced Play Workers with experience of delivering high quality play services to meet the needs of local communities. You will be passionate about improving and promoting the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Working within a staff team to provide a fun and stimulating environment which is also safe and healthy
• Assisting with planning and preparation of a range of play and food activities which meet the needs of the children and the funding criteria
• Supporting children to be independent and acting as a positive role model
• Adhering to policies and procedures in the setting at all times.
• Promoting making healthy food choices, in line with our policy.
• Ensuring safeguarding is a priority.

Your skills

• Experience of working with children aged 5 -12 years in a group setting.
• You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic and will have an innovative, positive nature.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

What will we offer you?

We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.

For an application pack and further information please visit: www.family-action.org.uk/get-involved/work-us/current-vacancies/

Please email completed applications to: completed.application5@family-action.org.uk

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated practitioner to join our lovely friendly team.

We are a small unique setting with an onsite forest school, looking for someone with confidence to be silly with our small people. Someone who is loving, caring and has many different voices to bring storytelling to life.

Need to know:

• Loud and out of tune singing voice is a must.
• We are looking for someone for 40 hours across 4 days but job shares will be considered for those that would prefer part time.
• Salary: £7.50 - £10.50 per hour

For an application form or further information, please contact Kirsty on 01487 209618 or kirsty@thewoodlandrose.com

Rise and Shine Day Nursery are looking for a skilled and creative Level 3 Practitioner to work in their pre-school room.

Need to know:

• This position is full time - close a week at Christmas and bank holidays.
• Salary - offer over the minimum wage.

To apply, please contact via phone: 01733 330305 or email: riseandshinedaynursery36@gmail.com

Come and progress your career in a unique settings, that cares about every team member in their Early Years career.

Starts Day Nurseries are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager, Room Leader and more.

Benefits:

• £300 joining bonus
• Above the minimum wage pay
• Recognition awards
• Service awards  
• Pension
• Career development

Apply today:

• Jobs@starsdaynurseries.co.uk
• www.starsdaynurseries.co.uk

Firststeps Day Nursery are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, motivated nursery practitioner to work in its rural setting for 30 hours a week.

Essential:

• The person must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in a relevant childcare qualification.
• They must have a sound knowledge of Safeguarding Children and be able to work as part of a team, and equally be happy working by themselves.
• This position is subject to DBS clearance, and references.

Apply in the first instance by email, with your CV attached at firststeps@firststepsdaynursery.co.uk

Firststeps Day Nursery is seeking to employ an enthusiastic, motivated nursery practitioner/assistant to work in our rural setting close to Peterborough, Stamford and The Deepings. This vacancy is as part of the Support Team, with hours working between 7.30am to 6.00pm.

Essential:

• The person would ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in a relevant childcare qualification.
• They must have a sound knowledge of Safeguarding Children and be able to work as part of a team, and equally be happy working by themselves.
• This position is subject to DBS clearance, and references.

Apply in the first instance by email, with your CV attached.

firststeps@firststepsdaynursery.co.uk

Firststepsdaynursery

At Blackberries Childcare Group, the Nursery Nurse will work as part of the team under the direction of the Nursery Managers and Nursery Room Supervisor to provide safe, high quality education and care for young children.

Responsibilities:

• Develop your role within the team, especially your role as a key worker, by following specified Child Care Tasks, such as prepare and complete activities that match the child’s stage of development, make sure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing, wash and change children as required, provide comfort and warmth to an unhappy or sick child.
• Contribute to a programme of age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate the children you are working with.
• Keep an accurate record of achievement file on your key children.
• Be a pro-active team member, offering appropriate support to your colleagues.
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• Attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents’ evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc.
• Be flexible within working practices of the Nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleaning equipment etc.
• Work with the Manager and her team to ensure that the Nursery’s philosophy is reflected.
• Follow the Policy and Procedure for recording accidents/ incidents using the appropriate formats.
• Look at the Nursery as a ‘whole’, where your help is most needed and how you can most effectively meet the needs of the children in your care.
• Respect the confidentiality of information received.
• Help to make sure that the environment meets the needs of Nursery children, reflecting their cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• Be aware of the high profile of the Nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.
• Adhere and follow to Policies and Procedures.
• Have one of the following Designated Roles: First Aid Coordinator and Fire Warden.

 NB. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders, which have been made against them.

Person specification:

• Essential Criteria: Willingness to learn, willingness to attend Diploma in Childcare Level 3 or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with young children
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to young children and families
• Friendly, flexible approach
• Good mental and physical health

Desirable:

• Diploma in Childcare or NVQ Level 3 or working towards

Need to know:

• Responsible to: Company Director/ Senior Nursery Managers/ Setting Nursery Managers / Nursery Room Supervisor
• Responsible for: None
• Starting salary: Hourly rate depending on age and experience

For more information contact the Head office at 01945 589867.