Early Years Practitioners Level 3. 2 positions – £9.55 per hour
Position 1 – 30 hours, Position 2 – 16 hours; both term-time only
Based in our footprints@hattonhill Nursery in Litherland, Merseyside
One of First Steps nurseries, footprints@hattonhill, located in Hatton Hill School in Litherland, Merseyside, is looking for two enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking Level 3 Early Years Practitioners, with strong Early Years Foundation stage experience. The posts are to start as soon as possible
The purpose of the posts is to work in the nursery setting, delivering high quality early years care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, promoting parent & child interaction and the development of the child.
It is essential that the candidates are able to work with colleagues too deliver high quality provision, and have strong experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. A Level 3 in an Early Years qualification is essential.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), plus two references, and right to work in the United Kingdom.
The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification, which is in the ‘job description’ box below, when completing your application form (see ‘apply below’ box). CVs are NOT accepted. No agencies, please.
The position is term-time over 38 weeks.
Hours. The two positions we are looking for are as follows:
- Position 1 – 30 hours per week 12 noon to 6pm;
- Position 2 – 16 hours per week 12.15pm to 3.15pm; plus 1 hour file time
Some flexibility with hours may be required on occasion and we request staff be available for different/additional hours as required by the service.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Application forms should either be completed online using the link below by 10am on Tuesday 1st June 2021. We will consider applicants for both positions. If you have a preference, please indicate on the from in the ‘Position Applied For’ line.
Interviews will likely take place 4th or 5th June 2021, either in person or via Zoom video link, to be confirmed.
